Special Education Paraeducator; Sped

Job Title

Special Education Para educator (9937 Sped)

Location: Wy'east Middle School, Vancouver, WA

Reports to: Special Education Instructor/Building Principal

Position Type: Part‑Time

Hours: 6 Hours Per Day (9:35 am – 4:05 pm, includes 30 minute unpaid lunch); 3.83 Hours on Early‑Release Days (9:35 am – 1:55 pm, includes 30 minute unpaid time); 190 Days Per Year (180 student days / 10 holidays)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Salary: $25.95 to $32.95 per hour / per negotiated

Classification Group: Para educator Class II

Under the supervision of the Special Education classroom instructor and the building Principal, the Special Education Para educator will assist in the supervision of instructional activities, working closely with students individually and in small groups.

• Under direction of the Special Education teacher or IEP manager, provide special education services and supports to elementary and/or secondary students eligible for special education.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Provide one‑to‑one and group instruction to students as directed by the teacher to meet their IEP.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a learning environment as specified by course goals and curriculum outcomes.
• Assess student progress, evaluate learning, and collect student performance data to ensure progress toward each student’s IEP goals.
• Maintain accurate data on student progress.
• Assist in administering and scoring formal and informal tests.
• Implement behavioral management strategies using the techniques outlined by the teacher.
• Assist in organizing and preparing a variety of instructional materials.
• Address student’s bathroom needs as necessary, including lifting and changing students when required.
• Feed students as necessary.
• Handle body fluids as necessary.
• Lift and/or position students as necessary.
• Provide services as directed by related service providers (OT, PT, SLP).
• Assist students with use of assistive technology, augmentative communication, or physical assist devices (wheelchairs, walkers, standers, or lifts).
• Attend various training sessions as necessary to maintain an up‑to‑date understanding of the needs of students receiving special education services.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Vision 66‑100%;
Speaking 66‑100%;
Hearing 66‑100%;
Standing 33‑66%;
Walking 33‑66%;
Writing up to 33%;
Stooping 33‑66%;
Reaching 33‑66%;
Lifting 33‑66% (up to 50 lbs individually, more than 50 lbs with assistance);
Acceptable Attendance;
At risk for exposure to blood‑borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials.

Reading documents 66‑100%;
Constant interruptions 66‑100%;
Verbal communication 66‑100%;
Confidentiality 66‑100% (up to 33%);
Written communication up to 33%;
Multiple concurrent tasks 66‑100%.

Computer, typewriter, copy machines, telephone, and all other tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions as listed above.

• Basic typing/keyboarding.
• Previous experience working with students in academic areas and/or professional coursework in Special Education.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and supervise students.
• Must possess personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative, and cooperativeness.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to learn computer skills and assistive technology.
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to learn to operate the office equipment as listed above.
• Demonstrated ability to perform under conditions of constant interruption.
• Must possess physical strength and ability to deal with potentially aggressive behavior of students.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Supports a positive school environment that…