Special Education Paraeducator DD​/BHVR; Sped

Special Education Para educator DD/BHVR (9949 Sped)

Location: Hollingsworth Academy, Vancouver, Washington

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

7 hours per day (7:30 a.m.

- 3:00 p.m. includes 30‑minute unpaid lunch) on regular days and designated full Wednesdays.

4.5 hours per day (7:40 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.) on Wednesdays and Middle School early‑release days.

190 school days per year (180 student days / 10 holidays).

Program Support – Permanent.

Classification Group:
Paraeducators Class III.

Hourly rate: $27.54 to $34.67 per hour, based on experience credit.

Benefits available for 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 SEBB; FSA, DCAP, HSA, PPFSA (with HDHP); retirement through DRS; paid holidays and paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, religious, bereavement).

• At least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Meet one or more of the following:
  • Passing score of 455 or higher on the ETS Para Pro Assessment.
  • Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
  • 72 quarter credits (48 semester credits) at 100 level or higher from an accredited college or university.
  • Completed a Para educator Apprenticeship Program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

• Assist the Special Education classroom teacher in supervising and working with elementary and/ or secondary students.
• Monitor students at all times.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• De‑escalate students in crisis.
• Provide one‑to‑one and group instruction to meet the individualized education program (IEP).
• Assist in evaluating and specifying direction of instruction to maximize each student’s potential.
• Maintain accurate data related to school behavior and academics.
• Assist in administering and scoring formal and informal tests.
• Implement behavioral management strategies outlined by the teacher.
• Organize and prepare instructional materials.
• Maintain classroom and student area orderliness.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Provide physical, therapeutic interventions, including restraint, when needed using CPI approved techniques.
• Remain calm and emotionally available in volatile situations.
• Participate as an effective team member.
• Care for students as needed (diapering, feeding, handling bodily fluids, lifting/positioning).
• Attend training sessions to maintain up‑to‑date understanding of special education students.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Basic typing/keyboarding.
• Previous experience working with students with emotional and behavioral disorders.
• Experience developing and implementing behavior intervention plans.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent mental health issues.
• Knowledge of Collaborative Problem Solving techniques.
• Experience working with students in academic areas or professional coursework in special education.
• Strong communication skills with students, staff, and families.
• Flexibility, initiative, and cooperativeness.
• Physical strength to handle aggressive behavior.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive team relationships.
• Problem‑solving skills during incidents.
• Ability to work under constant interruption.
• Readiness to learn computer skills and assistive technology.

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about others.
• Support a positive school environment that celebrates diversity.
• Participate in activities and discussions that increase cultural competence.
• Commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Recognize each person as unique while celebrating cultural heritage.
• Commitment to equal opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, gender, disability, etc.

Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or use of a trained dog guide or service animal.

Equal Employment Opportunity is provided to all backgrounds.

New para educators will complete state required training offered through Evergreen School District.

Washington State Core Competencies should be completed within three years of hire.

External applicants must include official transcripts upon hire to confirm education or ETS Para Pro Assessment results.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.