Non- Paraeducator

Vancouver, WA

Note – This is a non-permanent, school year‑based position and is not scheduled to work during annual school closures. This position is expected to continue the remainder of the 2025/26 school year and may be extended into the 2026/27 school year.

This recruitment will tentatively close on September 15, 2026. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision at any time.

The Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY) is an educational community and statewide resource committed to ensuring all deaf and hard of hearing students in Washington reach their full potential. Our agency offers a variety of services including academic, residential, outreach services, and professional development. CDHY celebrates all language experiences and deaf culture. We are committed to providing the best individualized learning experience for all students we serve.

Washington School for the Deaf is the campus school for the Center and offers educational programming for preschool through age 21 in Vancouver, WA.

Our employees are more than just workers. They are part of a community, network, and family. Each staff member serves as a role model to students. We're looking for people that can contribute, grow, think, and dream. We thrive in a culture that embraces diversity and rewards imagination. CDHY is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion! Our agency strives to create an inclusive and diverse learning community with emphasis on access, success, and equity by recruiting, retaining, and ensuring the success of diverse students, faculty, and staff.

CDHY aims to build a community that values and respects one another by providing the best learning environment for faculty, staff, and student success.

The Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth is seeking to fill a non-permanent Para educator position. This position provides classroom assistance and direct instruction to deaf and hard of hearing students per the direction of the classroom teacher. Para educator placement can vary by classroom and age group. Paraeducators may be assigned to work with students in an ongoing one‑on‑one capacity as needed.

This position is located at the WSD campus location and telework options are not available.

Monday-Thursday 7:30 am-4:00 pm

Friday 7:30 am-1:30 pm

Paraeducators receive a paid, on‑duty lunch as they are responsible for the supervision of students during the school lunch period.

• Provides instruction and supervision of students in various educational settings including classroom, job environments and off-campus settings (field trip locations).
• Works directly with students to carry out lesson plans and activities.
• Modifies instruction to meet the individual learning needs of students, to include adapting language, assisting with reading for comprehension, providing students with choices to ensure engagement and comprehension.
• Supervises and corrects student behavior per student's individual behavioral plans.
• Administers tests, quizzes, and assists with various assessments.
• Participates in various meetings to advocate and report on student development and assists academic leadership by providing input for student's learning and overall wellness needs.
• Supervises students during passing times and the school lunch period.
• Provides a positive learning experience for students through professional action and behavior.
• Provides instruction to students by demonstrating positive and professional interactions with others.
• Maintains positive relationships with students by fostering an environment of openness and honesty.
• Provides a safe environment for students by communicating concerns or information pertaining to student's wellness, safety, and…