Special Education Paraeducator; Sped

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARA EDUCATOR

LOCATION: Heritage High School

REPORTS TO: Special Education Instructor/Building Principal

DEPARTMENT: Special Services

Hours / Work Times

6 Hours Per Day (8:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid lunch)

3.83 Hours on Early‑Release Days (8:45 a.m. – 1:05 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid time)

190 Days Per Year (180 student days / 10 holidays)

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 06/25/26.

Up to 2 positions available

This position is expected to begin August 24, 2026

Must meet Para educator Employment Requirements as follows*:

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must 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 (program must be registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council).

* If you do not meet the required qualifications listed above, your name 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.

Position Status: Student Support

Position Duration: Permanent

Classification Group: Para educator Class II

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

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $25.95 to $32.95 Per Hour.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long‑term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.
• 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. Additional negotiated leave options may be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• 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 as directed by the teacher to meet students’ IEP goals.
• 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 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 a variety of instructional materials.
• Address students’ bathroom needs as necessary, 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 planned and directed by related services providers (OT, PT, and SLP).
• Assist students with using assistive technology, augmentative communication, or physical assist devices (e.g., wheelchairs, walkers, standers, or lifts).
• Attend various training sessions as necessary to maintain an up‑to‑date understanding of the needs of students who receive 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%
• Stooping: 33‑66%
• Reaching: 33‑66%
• Lifting: 33‑66% (up to 50 lbs.…