Special Education Paraeducator; Sped

Special Education Para educator (9909 Sped)

Image Elementary School – Vancouver, Washington

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Re-Posted:
Jul 21, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Aug 24, 2026

Hours / Work Times

• 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)

Up to 3 positions available. This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 06/25/26.

Special Education Para educator – supports classroom instruction under the Special Education teacher or IEP manager.

Must meet Para educator Employment Requirements:

• Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; and
• 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).

Upon hire, new para educators will be required to complete state required training offered through Evergreen School District.

Essential Functions:

• Under direction of the Special Education teacher or IEP manager, provide special education services and supports.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Provide one-to-one and group instruction to students as directed by the teacher so as to meet his/her individualized education program (IEP).
• 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.
• Maintain accurate data on student progress.
• Assist in administering and scoring formal and informal tests.
• Implement behavioral management strategies as outlined by the teacher.
• Assist in organizing and preparing instructional materials.
• Address student’s bathroom needs as necessary, including lifting and changing students when required.
• Feed students as necessary.
• Handle body fluids and lift/position students as necessary.
• Provide services as planned and directed by related services providers (OT, PT, and SLP).
• Assist students with assistive technology or physical assist devices.
• Attend training sessions as necessary to maintain an up-to-date understanding of students receiving special education services.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• 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%
• Squatting 33‑66%
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. individually; more than 50 lbs. with assistance.
• At risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials.

• 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%

• Basic typing/keyboarding.
• Previous experience working with students in academic or special education.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability to work with and supervise students.
• Flexibility, initiative, and cooperativeness.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Willingness to learn computer skills and assistive technology.
• Willingness to learn to operate office equipment.
• Ability to perform under constant interruption.
• Physical strength to handle potentially aggressive behavior of students.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others.