Special Education Paraeducator; Sped

Special Education Para educator

Location:

Mill Plain Elementary School, Vancouver, Washington

Job

Starting Date:
Aug 24, 2026

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Position status:
Program Support, duration:
Permanent, classification group:
Para educator Class II.

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)

• 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 to meet their 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.
• Maintain accurate data on student progress.
• Assist in administering and scoring formal and informal tests.
• Implement behavioral management strategies using the emphasis and techniques outlined by the teacher.
• Assist in organizing and preparing a variety of instructional materials.
• Address student’s 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 various training sessions as necessary to maintain up-to-date understanding of the needs of students receiving special education services.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Vision (66–100%)
• Speaking (66–100%)
• Hearing (66–100%)
• Standing, Sitting, Walking, Reaching, Stooping, Bending, Squatting (33–66%)
• Lift up to 50 lbs. individually; more than 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Risk of 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 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 the office equipment as listed.
• 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 about the cultural identity of others.
• Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity.
• Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual while celebrating…