Special Education Paraeducator; Sped

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARA EDUCATOR

LOCATION: Evergreen High School

REPORTS TO: Special Education Instructor / Building Principal

DEPARTMENT: Special Services

Hours:

6.25 Hours Per Day (8:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.) plus 4.08 Hours on Early‑Release Days (8:30 a.m. – 1:05 p.m.) (includes paid & unpaid time as specified). 190 days per year (180 student days + 10 holidays). 2 positions available. Position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected.

Must meet Para educator Employment Requirements as follows:

• Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent;
• Must meet one or more of the following:
• Pass the Education Testing Service Para Pro Assessment (ETS test/PRAXIS) with a score of 455 or higher;
• 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 at an accredited college or university;
• Complete a Para educator Apprenticeship Program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

Upon hire, new para educators will be required to complete state‑required training offered through Evergreen School District.

• 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 as follows:
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Provide one‑to‑one and group instruction as directed by the teacher to meet 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 each student’s 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.
• Address students’ bathroom needs, including lifting and changing them when required.
• Feed students as necessary.
• Handle body fluids as necessary.
• Lift and/or position students as necessary.
• Provide services as directed by related services providers (OT, PT, SLP).
• Assist students with assistive technology and communication devices (wheelchairs, walkers, standers, lifts).
• Attend training sessions to maintain knowledge of students’ needs.
• 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), Risk for exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens and other potentially infectious materials.

Reading documents 66‑100%, Constant interruptions 66‑100%, Verbal communication 66‑100%, Confidentiality 66‑100%, 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.

• 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 office equipment.
• 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…