Special Education Paraeducator; Sped

Special Education Para educator

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Location: Evergreen High School, Vancouver, Washington

Department: Special Services

Position Status: Student Support

Position Duration: Permanent

Reporting To: Special Education Instructor / Building Principal

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)

Positions Available: Up to 6

Employment Requirements:

• 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 registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.
• Candidate who does not meet the required qualifications will be screened out.

Essential Functions:

• 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 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 towards each student’s IEP goals.
• Maintain accurate data on student progress.
• Assist in administering and scoring formal and informal tests.
• Implement behavioral management strategies using the emphasis and techniques outlined by the teacher.
• Assist in organizing and preparing a variety of instructional materials.
• Address student’s 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 planned and directed by related services providers (OT, PT, 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 up‑to‑date understanding of the needs of students that receive special education services.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Vision 66-100%
• Speaking 66-100%
• Hearing 66-100%
• Standing 33-66%
• Sitting 33-66%
• Walking 33-66%
• Writing up to 33%
• Bending 33-66%
• Stooping 33-66%
• Reaching 33-66%
• Lifting 33-66% (up to 50 lbs. individually; more than 50 lbs. with assistance)
• Running up to 33%
• At risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials.

Mental Demands:

• Reading documents 66-100%
• Constant interruptions 66-100%
• Verbal communication 66-100%
• Confidentiality 66-100% (up to 33%)
• Written communication (up to 33%)
• Multiple concurrent tasks 66-100%

Tools & Equipment:

• Computer, typewriter, copy machines, telephone, and all other tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Willingness to learn computer skills and assistive technology.
• Willingness to learn to operate the office equipment listed.
• Ability to perform under conditions of constant interruption.
• Physical strength and ability to handle potentially aggressive behavior of students.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with…