Paraeducator II, Special Education Life Skills

Location: Warden

Warden School District

101 W. Beck Way

Warden, Washington 98857

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Job Title:

Para educator II, Secondary Special Education Life Skills Room

School Year 26-27

Date: 04/20/2026

Job Description

DESCRIPTION:

The Life Skills Para educator supports students with diverse learning needs in elementary and/or secondary settings. This role focuses on fostering independence, social-emotional development, academic engagement, and self-help skills to promote students' success in the least restrictive environment. Under the direct supervision of the teacher, building principal, and Director of Special Education, the para educator assists with instructional activities, supports transitions to and from classes, and addresses both positive and challenging behaviors.

The special education para educator works closely with students to implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and specially designed instruction (SDI), including self-help advocacy skills, behavior management, behavior support plans and targeted instructional programs. Safety Care training may be provided if needed.

SALARY RANGE: PLEASE SEE OUR PSE SALARY SCHEDULE A

QUALIFICATIONS:

The special education para educator is required to have the equivalent of two years of college or be willing to take and pass a competency test. The special education para educator should be proficient or willing to learn computer skills and keyboarding.

Desired

Qualifications:

Bilingual in Spanish

Reports to:

Direct Supervisor and Building Principal

Supervises:

No direct report

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assist individual students and small groups of identified special education students in instructional/vocational activities that have been planned, assigned and organized by the professional staff.

* Assist in teaching academic skills;

* Assist in teaching independent living: budgeting, cooking, leisure time activities, sewing, safety, and citizenship; and

* Assist in pre-vocational exercises: filling out job applications, interviewing, time and management, making change, etc.

* Assist the teacher in preparation, maintenance, assembling, and returning instructional materials.

* Assist with or independently tend to the hygiene needs of students, which may include diaper changing, toileting, and feeding students with diverse needs.

* Assist in securing, preparing and operating instructional media and technology as directed by the professional staff.

* Assist in gathering materials relevant for student use as directed by the professional staff.

* Assist in gathering and organizing data and information as directed.

* Assist in preparation of schedules, charts and rosters for special education students as directed by professional staff.

* Assist in recording grades and related information on the computer as directed by the professional staff.

* Assist in maintaining various files as directed by the professional staff.

* Assist in the preparation, distribution and collection of forms needed by the professional staff.

* Assist in the supervision of special education students in a classroom, learning center, playground and lunchroom, or where applicable. Escort students from class, if necessary.

* Serve as a good role model.

* Reinforce the teacher's directions, activity, or skill to be practiced.

* Practice and drill as directed by the teacher.

* Build basic English vocabulary skills.

* Provide social-emotional support to students, to help student self-regulate.

* Perform other duties as requested by the classroom teachers or building principals concerning special education students.

* Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and comply with district policies and regulations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working area will be in multiple locations depending on the needs of the students. Provide assistance in the educational needs of students. Provide assistance in the preparation and maintenance of educational materials. Provide assistance in the supervision of students including escorting students to and from classes. Provide assistance in the reinforcement of the teacher's directions, activities or skills to be practiced.

Assignment will be determined on the needs of the students and is subject to change when the needs of the students change.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Experience in a rural school district working with a diversified population. Coaching, club and advisory positions available.

Terms of Employment

Consistent with district policies and current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Evaluation

Evaluation of this position will be consistent with State and district requirements.

Physical and Environmental Requirements of the Position:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must lift and/or move 25 to 50 pounds, and may assist, move, or retrain students with greater weight…