Special Education Paraeducator; Sped

Special Education Para educator (9997 Sped)

Evergreen Public Schools, Orchards Elementary School – Vancouver, Washington

Job : 5830578

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 13, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARA EDUCATOR

LOCATION: Orchards Elementary School

REPORTS TO: Special Education Instructor/Building Principal

DEPARTMENT: Special Services

6.33 Hours Per Day (8:30 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.) – includes 30 minute unpaid lunch

4.33 Hours on Early-Release Days (8:30 a.m. – 1:20 p.m.) – includes 30 minutes unpaid time

6.17 Hours on Designated Full Wednesdays (8:30 a.m. – 3:10 p.m.) – includes 30 minute unpaid lunch

190 Days Per Year (180 student days / 10 holidays)

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 07/20/26.

This position is expected to begin August 24, 2026.

• 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 (program must be registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council).

If you do not meet the required qualifications listed above, 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.

Position Status: Student Support

Position Duration: Permanent

Classification Group: Para educator Class II

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

Evergreen Public Schools offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long‑term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board.
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.
• Employees may be eligible for employer‑employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
• EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement for this position.

Candidates with directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. The district conducts confidential reference checks and requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

External applicants must include official transcripts (upon hire) to confirm education or ETS Para Pro Assessment results with application.

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 youth groups.

Contact information for alleged discrimination inquiries is available at the district.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $25.95 to $32.95 Per Hour / Per Negotiated

• Instructional Support – Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education – Special Education Assistant

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