Special Education Paraeducator; Sped

Special Education Para educator

Location: Mountain View High School, Vancouver, Washington

Starting Date: August 26, 2026

Employment Requirements:

• 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 ETS Para Pro Assessment 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.

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: Para educator Class II

Salary Placement: New employees start at the minimum hourly rate in the classification salary range; experience credit may apply.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long‑term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
• Eligibility to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (with HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.
• Employer‑funded retirement benefits through the Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
• Paid holidays and paid time off, including sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave.

• 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 Individualized Education Program (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 instructional materials.
• Address students’ 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 service providers (OT, PT, SLP).
• Assist students with assistive technology, augmentative communication, or physical assist devices (e.g., wheelchairs, walkers, standers, lifts).
• Attend training sessions to maintain an up‑to‑date understanding of students’ needs.

• 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. individually; more than 50 lbs. with assistance)
• Risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials.
• Running up to 33%

• 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%
• Percentages are estimates; reasonable accommodations may be provided.

• Computer, typewriter, copy machines, telephone, and other necessary tools.

• 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.
• Personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative, and cooperativeness.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Willingness to learn computer skills and assistive technology.
• Willingness to operate office equipment listed above.
• Ability to perform under constant interruptions.
• Physical strength to manage potentially aggressive student behavior.
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