Intervention Paraeducator; FedP

Job Description

Title: INTERVENTION PARA EDUCATOR

Location: Sunset Elementary School

Starting Date: August 24, 2026

Reports To:

Instructor/Building Principal

Department:
Federal Programs

Hours / Work Times: 6.5 hours per day (7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m., inclusive of 30 minute unpaid lunch)

Days per Year: 190 days (180 student days + 10 holidays)

Position Duration: Permanent

• Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must meet one or more of the following:
• • Pass the Education Testing Service Para Pro Assessment (ETS) with a score of 455 or higher.
• • Hold an Associate Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• • Earn 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university.
• • Complete a Para educator Apprenticeship Program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

• AA degree or higher, or equivalent of two years of college, or a passing ETS Para Pro Assessment score of 461 or greater.
• Basic typing/keyboarding skills.
• Previous experience working with students in academic areas preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and supervise students.
• Personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative, cooperativeness, and confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn computer skills.
• Ability to operate office equipment listed below.
• Ability to perform under constant interruptions.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships as part of a team.

• Communicate effectively with students.
• Provide one-to-one and group instruction according to instructional goals.
• Establish and maintain a learning environment that accelerates academic and social‑emotional learning.
• Use student‑centered instruction principles to support academic and social outcomes.
• Utilize foundational academic and social‑emotional concepts to provide effective student support.
• Maintain accurate data on student progress and assist in administering and scoring formal and informal tests.
• Implement behavioral management strategies outlined by the instructor and intervention plan.
• Organize and prepare instructional materials.
• Assist in state/federal record‑keeping as necessary.
• Attend training sessions to maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of the program.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Vision – 66‑100%
• Speaking – 66‑100%
• Hearing – 66‑100%
• Standing – 33‑66%
• Walking – 33‑66%
• Stooping – 33‑66%
• Reaching – 33‑66%
• Writing – up to 33%

• Verbal communication – 66‑100%
• Reading documents – 66‑100%
• Confidentiality – 66‑100%
• Written communication – up to 33%
• Multiple concurrent tasks – 66‑100%
• Constant interruptions – 66‑100%

• Computer, typewriter, copy machine, telephone, and other tools necessary to perform essential functions.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long‑term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through SEBB.
• Eligibility for FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA, and other supplemental benefits for employees working at least 630 hours per school year.
• Eligibility for employer‑employee funded retirement benefits through the Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
• Paid holidays and paid time off, including sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave.

• Knowledge and awareness of one’s own cultural identity and a desire to learn about others.
• Support for a positive school environment that celebrates diversity, respects and values students of all cultures.
• Participation in activities and discussions that increase cultural competence.
• Commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Ability to build positive relationships with individuals regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

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 the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, and provides equal access to student groups such as the Boy Scouts.