Special Education Paraeducator - Lake Quinault (2026-27

Job Description

We are recruiting for a Special Education Para educator to serve Lake Quinault School District. This position is 32.5 hours per week, school year schedule.

Reporting directly to the Special Education Teacher, the Special Education Para educator is responsible for supporting and assisting students with disabilities in various school settings. The Special Education Para educator, consistent with the individual education plan (IEP) or individual family service plan (IFSP) assists the Special Education Teacher with lesson plan preparation; one-on-one and small group instruction; classroom management; student observation and assessment;

and communication with parents and staff.

Regular attendance required:
This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive, productive learning environment. The hours of this position are 32.5 hours per week, school year schedule, and regular attendance during those hours are expected.

The full salary range for this position is $21.27 - $26.31 per hour. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the Special Education Teacher, consistent with IEP or IFSP goals, in lesson plan preparation; one-on-one & small group instruction; classroom management; student observation & assessment; communication with parents and staff, in a variety of school settings.
• Supervise students.
• Collect data and report student progress.
• Maintain accurate data collection records.
• Communicate with staff and parents as instructed by the Special Education Teacher.
• Provide positive behavior management support, consistent with the IEP or IFSP.
• Attend to the physical needs of students, including moving and positioning students & assisting with personal hygiene needs.
• Participate in staff meetings, inservice programs, workshops and seminars.
• Participate as a member of the education team. May attend parent conferences.

Other Functions:

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must meet one of the following educational requirements:
  Associate's Degree OR
• 48 sem./72 quarter credits from an accredited college or university; OR
• Passing score of 455 on the Para Pro Assessment; OR
• Passing score of 220 on the Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment; OR
• 65% on The Master Teacher, Inc. Para educator Online Training Program.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a special education classroom setting.

Knowledge of programs and services for students with disabilities.

Classroom setting, may move from classroom to classroom to provide services.

Provide assistance and attend to the physical needs of students including moving and positioning students and assisting with personal hygiene needs, including but not limited to: tube feeding, catheterization, changing diapers, toileting.

Sit, stand, and stoop to attend to student's needs & to provide instruction.

Regular attendance during assigned work schedule.

Travel within ESD 112 region for meetings and trainings.

Educational Service District 112 is one of nine statutory regional service agencies in the state of Washington. Created by the legislature more than 50 years ago, ESDs work to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students-urban and rural alike. About 700 ESD 112 professionals provide support to 30 public school districts and more than 25 private schools in Southwest Washington's six counties including Clark, Skamania, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Klickitat and Pacific.

We also serve the Washington State School for the Blind and the Washington School for the Deaf, and assist with other educational services for homeschooling and child care.

Our scope of services is wide and varied. It includes but is not limited to curriculum; instructional support and assessment; business operations; transportation; youth employment; communications; printing; public engagement; data processing; payroll; fingerprinting; network support; a statewide K-20 computer network; traffic safety education; construction management; preschool programs; homeless transportation; para-educator training; mental and behavioral health services; and special education.

ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights compliance Officer:
Melissa Kreuder, , melissa.kreuder

Title IX Compliance Officer:
Wendy Niehaus, , wendy.niehaus

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