Special Program Para , Life Skills

Special Program Para 1, Life Skills 1:

Vancouver Public Schools King Elementary - Vancouver, Washington

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Job : 5801349

Final date to receive applications: Sep 30, 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

Special Program Para educator 1, Life Skills

6.5 hours per day, 9 months per year

This is a one-on-one position

Fair Labor Standards Act Status:
Non-Exempt

• Documentation verifying a high school diploma or GED
• One of the following: 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)
• Experience which demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and skills in working effectively in a team environment, providing support to achieve the desired goal(s) for the classroom and/or program area
• Possess excellent problem solving, analytical, and conflict resolution skills and ability to think quickly
• Experience working with children with moderate to severe disabilities (preferred)

• Ability to effectively communicate with and appreciate individuals from diverse, socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to act upon evasive and aggressive behavior of students
• Ability to attend mandatory training on the weekends and successfully pass the district CPI, de-escalation/physical restraint training and complete it as soon as possible after hiring
• Ability to learn and use a computer monitor, keyboard, and appropriate adaptive technologies
• Ability to successfully implement educational programs and manage student behavior with direction from the teacher
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to be flexible with assigned tasks and schedules
• Ability to develop relationships and supportive roles with children who possess mental or physical disabilities

• Ability to lift, move physically restrain a child of the size required by the job
• Ability to independently and safely escort students around the school building, grounds, and in the community
• Ability to observe the behavior of students, both visually and by listening and to communicate those observations with other appropriate service providers
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements

• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serve as a positive role model for students, and practice the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Work as a team member to assist the teacher in implementing and evaluating goals and objectives on individual student IEPs
• Participate in team meetings as appropriate for the purpose of providing observational input or acquiring information pertinent to the position
• Manage behavior and assist students during class activities in small groups or individually. Provide instructional assistance as directed by appropriate certificated staff. Subject areas may include academic subjects, basic life skills, social skills, community access, personal hygiene, including toileting, swimming, communication, physical and/or occupational therapy exercises and job skills training. This will include assisting the teacher with preparing materials for lessons and maintaining data collection records as assigned.
• De-escalate students having an emotional/behavioral crisis. Carry out behavior management plans for individual students as appropriate.
• Dispense medication to students following district policy
• Care for the personal hygiene needs of students with disabilities, including but not limited to, feeding, diapering, toileting, bathing, lifting, tube feeding, suctioning and other health related issues with appropriate training
• Produce and assemble teaching materials as directed by appropriate certificated staff. Assist with data entry, record keeping, and filing.
• Grade/correct papers and homework utilizing a rubric or key
• Observe assigned students as they enter/leave school grounds, on the playground, in the cafeteria and in the community and intervene as appropriate to ensure the safety of students
• Attend training meetings to broaden expertise in working with students with special needs
• Assignment may include assisting student(s) on and off buses
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by administrator in alignment with their job classification

It is understood that the district has the right to transfer and assign employees to best fit the needs of the district.

Salary range:
New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the salary range. However, employees who have verified prior years of service in a similar…