Special Education Paraeducator; Sped

Job

Position Title:

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARA EDUCATOR

Location: Covington Middle School, Vancouver, Washington

Department: Special Services

Reports To: Special Education Instructor / Building Principal

Position Status: Student Support

Position Duration: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

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)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Must meet the following requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 (registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council).

* If you do not meet the required qualifications you will be screened out from the list of qualified candidates.

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

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• 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.
• Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
• EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position PSE Large Group CBA.

Indicates Washington State Core Competencies for Paraeducators for each essential function and qualification.

• 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. (5)
• Provide one-to-one and group instruction to students as directed by the teacher so as to meet his/her individualized education program (IEP). (9)
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a learning environment as specified by course goals and curriculum outcomes. (10)
• Assess student progress, evaluate learning, and collect student performance data to ensure progress towards each student’s IEP goals. (9‑10‑11)
• Assist in administering and scoring formal and informal tests. (10)
• Implement behavioral management strategies using the emphasis and techniques that have been outlined by the teacher. (6)
• Assist in organizing and preparing a variety of instructional materials. (9)
• Address student’s bathroom needs as is necessary, including lifting and changing students when required.
• Feed students as necessary. (14)
• Handle body fluids as necessary (13)
• Lift and/or position students as necessary (13)
• Provide services as planned and directed by related services providers (OT, PT, and SLP).
• Assist students with using assistive technology, augmentative communication, or physical assist devices (i.e. wheel chairs, walkers, standers, or lifts).
• Attend various training sessions as necessary so as to maintain an up-to-date understanding of the needs of student(s) that receive special education services.

• 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%)
• Reaching (33-66%)
• Squatting (33-66%)
• Lifting (33-66%) Up to 50 lbs. individually
• More than 50 lbs. with…