Special Education Paraeducator; Sped

Special Education Para educator

Location: Marrion Elementary School, Vancouver, Washington

Starting Date: August 24, 2026

Department: Special Services

Position Status: Student Support

Position Duration: Permanent

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)

• 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.
• Upon hire, new para educators must complete state-required training offered through Evergreen School District.

Salary Placement: New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the classification salary range. Employees with verified prior years of service of similar occupational experience may receive experience credit toward salary step placement.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through SEBB.
• Eligibility for FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.
• Employer-employee funded retirement benefits through DRS.
• Paid holidays and paid time off, including sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave.

Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any program or activity 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. We are committed to diversity and equity for all employees and students.

• Under the 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 to meet their individualized education program (IEP).
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a learning environment 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 using techniques outlined by the teacher.
• Assist in organizing and preparing instructional materials.
• Provide assistance with students’ bathroom needs, including lifting and changing students 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 using assistive technology, augmentative communication, or physical assist devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, standers, or lifts.
• Attend training sessions as necessary to maintain an up-to-date understanding of students receiving special education services.

• 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%
• Bending 33-66%
• Stooping 33-66%
• Reaching 33-66%
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. individually; more than 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and other infectious materials.
• Running up to 33%

• Constant interruptions 66-100%
• Verbal communication 66-100%
• Confidentiality 66-100% (and up to 33%)
• Multiple concurrent tasks 66-100%