Special Education Paraeducator; Sped

Special Education Para educator

Location:

Henrietta Lacks Health and Bioscience High School, Vancouver, Washington

Starting Date:
Aug 24, 2026

Hours:

6 Hours Per Day (7:55 a.m. – 2:25 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid lunch) and 3.83 Hours on Early-Release Days (7:55 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid time). 190 days per year (180 student days / 10 holidays).

Position Status:
Program Support

Position Duration:
Temporary

Classification:
Para educator Class II

• Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet one or more of the following:
• Pass score of 455 or higher on the Education Testing Service Para Pro Assessment (ETS test/PRAXIS).
• Hold an Associate Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Earn 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Complete a Para educator Apprenticeship Program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.
• Must possess personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative, and cooperativeness.
• Prior experience working with students in academic or special education settings.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and supervise students.
• 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 office equipment.
• Ability to perform under constant interruptions.
• Physical strength and ability to handle potentially aggressive student behavior.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships in a team.

• 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 individualized education program (IEP) goals.
• 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 IEP goals.
• Assist in administering and scoring formal and informal tests.
• Implement behavioral management strategies as outlined by the teacher.
• Assist in organizing and preparing instructional materials.
• Attend various training sessions as necessary to maintain an up-to-date understanding of student needs.
• Assist students with assistive technology, augmentative communication, or physical assist devices.
• 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%. Lifting up to 50 lbs. individually; more than 50 lbs. with assistance. Risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens. Requires constant interruptions, verbal communication, confidentiality, and multiple concurrent tasks.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through SEBB for employees working at least 630 hours.
• Eligibility for FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA, and other supplemental benefits.
• Employer‑employee funded retirement benefits through DRS.
• Paid holidays and paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, religious, bereavement). See CBA for additional leaves.

Hourly rate in classification salary range. Experience credit may be applied for verified prior years of service of similar occupational experience.

Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal.