Special Education Paraeducator; Sped
Listed on 2026-06-22
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Education Administration, Elementary School, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026
Job DescriptionSPECIAL EDUCATION PARA EDUCATOR
LOCATION: Sunset Elementary School
REPORTS TO: Special Education Instructor/Building Principal
DEPARTMENT: Special Services
HOURS / WORK TIMES
6.33 Hours Per Day (7:40 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid lunch)
4.33 Hours on Early-Release Days (7:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. includes 30 minutes unpaid time)
6.17 Hours on Designated Full Wednesdays (7:40 a.m. – 2:20 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid lunch)
190 Days Per Year (180 student days / 10 holidays)
Position Status: Program Support
Position Duration: Permanent
Classification Group: Para educator Class II
Must meet Para educator Employment Requirements as follows:
- Be at least eighteen (18) years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Must meet one or more of the following:
- Have received a passing 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.
- 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 (program must be registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council).
* Note:
Candidates who do not meet the required qualifications will be screened out.
Upon hire, new para educators will be required to complete state required training offered through Evergreen School District.
Salary PlacementNew employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the classification salary range; employees with verified prior years of service of similar experience may receive experience credit towards salary step placement.
Benefits- Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
- Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.
- Eligible employees may receive employer‑employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
- EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options are available under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position.
Requirement for “Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.”
External applicants must submit official transcripts (upon hire) to confirm education or ETS Para Pro Assessment results with the application.
Stake StatementEvergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful.
Summary StatementUnder 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 as well as a small group basis.
Essential Functions- 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 so as to meet their individualized education program (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 towards each student’s IEP goals.
- Assist in administering and scoring formal and informal tests.
- Implement behavioral management strategies using the emphasis and techniques that have been 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…
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