Special Education Paraeducator; Sped

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARA EDUCATOR

LOCATION: Wy'east Middle School

REPORTS TO: Special Education Instructor / Building Principal

DEPARTMENT: Special Services

HOURS / WORK TIMES: 6 Hours Per Day (9:35 a.m. – 4:05 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid lunch); 3.83 Hours on Early-Release Days (9:35 a.m. – 1:55 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid time); 190 Days Per Year (180 student days / 10 holidays)

POSITION STATUS: Program Support

POSITION DURATION: Permanent

CLASSIFICATION GROUP: Para educator Class II

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

• Be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet one or more of the following:
• Have a passing score of 455 or higher on the ETS Para Pro Assessment.
• Hold an Associate Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university.
• Have completed 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 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 on an individual and small group basis.

• 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 as directed by the teacher to meet individualized education programs (IEPs).
• 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.
• Provide assistance with students’ bathroom needs, feeding, handling body fluids, lifting and positioning as necessary.
• Provide services as directed by related service providers (OT, PT, SLP).
• Assist students with assistive technology, augmentative communication, or physical assist devices.
• Attend training sessions as necessary to maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of students’ needs.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Vision 66-100%
• Speaking 66-100%
• Hearing 66-100%
• Standing 33-66%
• Sitting 33-66%
• Walking 33-66%
• Writing Up to 33%
• Bending 33-66%
• Stooping 33-66%
• Acceptable Attendance
• Reaching 33-66%
• Squatting 33-66%
• Lifting 33-66% (up to 50 lbs. individually; more than 50 lbs. with assistance)
• At risk for exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens and other potentially infectious materials.
• Running Up to 33%

• 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, keyboard, copiers, telephone, and all other tools required to perform essential functions.

• Basic typing/keyboarding skills.
• 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.
• Flexibility, initiative, and cooperativeness.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Willingness to learn computer skills and assistive technology.
• Willingness to learn to operate office equipment.
• Ability to perform under conditions of constant interruption.
• Physical strength and ability to handle potentially aggressive behavior of students.
• Ability to establish and maintain…