Special Education Paraeducator; Sped

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Special Education Para educator

Location: Mountain View High School

Department: Special Services

Reports To: Special Education Instructor/Building Principal

Position Status: Student Support

Position Duration: Temporary

Classification Group: Para educator Class II

Hours / Work Times: 3.0 Hours Per Day (8:40 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.), 190 Days Per Year (180 student days/10 holidays)

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

Must meet Para educator Employment Requirements as follows*:

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

* If you do not meet these qualifications, 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.

• Provide special education services and supports to elementary and/or secondary students eligible for special education under direction of the Special Education teacher or IEP manager
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents
• Provide one‑to‑one and group instruction as directed by the teacher to meet 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 IEP goals
• Assist in administering and scoring formal and informal tests
• Implement behavioral management strategies as outlined by the teacher
• Assist in organizing and preparing instructional materials
• Address students’ bathroom needs and provide food services as necessary, including lifting, changing, feeding, and handling body fluids
• Assist students with assistive technology, augmentative communication, or physical assist devices (e.g., wheelchairs, walkers, lifts)
• Attend training sessions to maintain knowledge of student needs
• Provide services as directed by related service providers (OT, PT, SLP)

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Vision up to 100%
• Speaking up to 100%
• Hearing up to 100%
• Standing 33–66%
• Sitting 33–66%
• Walking 33–66%
• Writing up to 33%
• Bending 33–66%
• Stooping 33–66%
• Reaching 33–66%
• Squatting 33–66%
• Lifting 33–66% up to 50 lbs. individually; more than 50 lbs. with assistance
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens and other 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 other tools necessary to perform essential functions.

• Basic typing/keyboarding
• Previous experience working with students in academic areas or special education coursework
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents
• Ability to work with and supervise students
• Flexibility, initiative, and cooperativeness
• Confidentiality of sensitive information
• Willingness to learn computer skills and assistive technology
• Willingness to operate office equipment
• Ability to work under constant interruption
• Physical strength to handle potentially aggressive behavior
• Positive team relationships

• Awareness of own cultural identity and interest in others
• Support a positive, inclusive school environment celebrating diversity
• Participate in activities that increase cultural competence
• Commitment to equitable outcomes for all students
• Recognition of each person as unique while honoring cultural heritage
• Establish positive relationships regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation, or religion

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 the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

All inquiries regarding discrimination should be directed to the appropriate office as listed on the district website.