Special Education Paraeducator; Sped

Starting Date: Immediately

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARA EDUCATOR

LOCATION: Orchards Elementary School

REPORTS TO: Special Education Instructor/Building Principal

DEPARTMENT: Special Services

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)

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 11/17/26.

Must meet Para educator Employment Requirements as follows*:

• 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:
Program Support

Position Duration:
Temporary

Classification Group:
Para educator Class II

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

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

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional information click EPS Benefits Information.
• 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 sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position PSE Large Group CBA.

• Basic typing/keyboarding.
• Previous experience working with students in academic areas and/or professional coursework in Special Education. (
  * 1-3)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents. (
  
  * 5)
• Demonstrated ability to work with and supervise students. (
  * 9-10-11)
• Must possess personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative, and cooperativeness. (
  
  * 5)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. (
  
  * 4)
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to learn computer skills and assistive technology. (
  * 13)
• Demonstrated ability or willingness to learn to operate the office equipment as listed above. (
  * 13)
• Demonstrated ability to perform under conditions of constant interruption.
• Must possess physical strength and ability to deal with potentially aggressive behavior of students.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team. (
  
  * 5)
• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Supports a…