Special Program Para , Life Skills

Special Program Para 1, Life Skills 1:1

Job : 5801348

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Day Shift

Salary: $26.19 to $31.89 hourly

Special Program Para educator 1, Life Skills

6.5 hours per day, 9 months per year. One-on-one position.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
Non-Exempt.

• Documentation verifying a high school diploma or GED.
• Official transcripts verifying an associate's degree (90 quarter, 60 semester) or 72 quarter or 48 semester credits from an accredited university, college, community college or business school; or ETS Para Pro Assessment result of 461 or higher.
• One year of related experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.
• Successful experience as part of an educational team preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities.
• Problem‑solving, analytical, conflict‑resolution, and quick‑thinking skills.
• Experience working with children with moderate to severe disabilities preferred.

• Effective communication with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to manage evasive and aggressive student behavior.
• Ability to attend mandatory trainings and complete required training promptly.
• Proficiency in using a computer monitor, keyboard, and adaptive technologies.
• Implement educational programs and manage student behavior with teacher direction.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Be flexible with tasks and schedules.
• Develop supportive relationships with children with mental or physical disabilities.

• Ability to lift and physically restrain a child as required.
• Independent safe escort of students around school and community.
• Observe student behavior and communicate observations to service providers.
• Maintain regular attendance to fulfill duties.

• Treat all stakeholders with dignity and respect.
• Serve as a positive role model and practice expected behaviors.
• Work cooperatively and flexibly.
• Assist teachers in implementing and evaluating IEP goals.
• Participate in team meetings to provide input.
• Manage behavior and assist students during class activities and small groups.
• De‑escalate behaviors during crises and implement behavior plans.
• Dispense medication following district policy.
• Provide personal hygiene care for students with disabilities.
• Produce teaching materials, assist in data entry, record keeping.
• Grade homework using rubric or key.
• Observe students entering and leaving school grounds and intervene for safety.
• Attend training to broaden expertise in special needs.
• Assist students on and off buses if needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by administrator.

Salary ranges from $26.19 to $31.89 hourly, with experience credit available.

Eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending, life, and disability insurance after 630 hours.

Retirement benefits through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) based on FTE.

Paid holidays, sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave; additional negotiated leave options available under the Comprehensive Professional Agreement (CPA).