Special Education Para-Educator Job Deer Park Washington USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Deer Park

Deer Park School District #414 SPECIAL EDUCATION PARA EDUCATOR

Hours:

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6.5 Hours per day Monday - Friday) Days: 185 School days - 8/26/26 - 6/09/27

Location:

Deer Park High School (No conference days - unless a member of the bargaining unit before 10/8/2009.) Begins: 8/26/26 Purpose Statement:

The purpose of this position is to assist with the delivery of instructional services for eligible students. Responsibilities vary with the individual assignment. Typically, will work under the direction of a certificated staff member(s) to provide instruction to students, supervise students, assist in adherence to the discipline plan, prepare materials, assist with testing and record keeping, and supervise within the building and outdoors.

Assist students in personal hygiene/basic skills.

Essential Functions:

Maintains and/or assists with student discipline and the maintenance of positive student behavior.

Instruct students individually or in small group settings under the direction of both special education and general education certificated employees.

Adapts lessons and activities with teacher approval to be used to supplement classroom activities and instruction

Assist students specifically in reading, writing, basic math, adaptation, and social/emotional skills.

Scores standardized classroom-based student assessments.

Prepares materials and supplies for supplemental activities

Develops and maintains student records as directed by a teacher

Prepares for and assists with program audits

Maintains high standards of health and safety at all times and reports any concerns relative to student protection to relevant staff or the principal

Maintains good relationships with colleagues and works together as a team

Assists in the supervision of classroom, building, and outdoor activities

Reports to assigned duty areas promptly and reliably

Demonstrates sensitivity and respect for diversity among all members of the school/department or district community

A para educator may be responsible for providing diapering, feeding, and other developmentally appropriate programming under the supervision of a certified special education teacher

Ability to implement structured positive behavioral intervention plans.

A para educator may provide outside supervision

Maintains confidentiality in accordance with FERPA requirements and professional standards in all interactions

Performs other duties as directed by the building principal

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent
Current first aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain promptly
Completion of at least 2 years of study totaling 72 quarter hours at an institution of learning; OR Obtained an associate (or higher) degree; OR Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate through a formal para-educator competency test. (PRAXIS)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Small group instructional experience is desired

Demonstrated skill in communicating effectively with all staff, students, and as a team member, both verbally and in writing

Demonstrated ability to work with students in a warm and confident manner

Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Must secure a food handler's permit, first aid card, and right response training before starting

Must participate in the FCS and General Certification program after employment

Physical Demands/

Working Conditions:

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

Lifting up to 50 lbs
Exposure to human-borne pathogens
Sitting
Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs
Lifting up to 25 lbs
Stooping, bending
Lift assist over 50 lbs
Twisting, pushing, pulling
Exposure to outside elements
Repetitive Keyboarding
Standing
Walking
grasping
Computer screen usage

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Deer Park Public School Employees Association (PSE) and the Policies and Procedures of Deer Park School District. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Deer Park School District website https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). a

Deer Park policies and Procedures can be accessed online at

The base salary range for para educators in the Deer Park School District is between $19.02 and $23.71 per hour. Placement is determined by school district experience. Para Educators who are assigned to self-contained programs such as DLC and Behavioral Programs are provided an additional stipend. Other forms of compensation may be available to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range or wage scale as defined within the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Benefits:
This position is benefits eligible, including medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D, and flexible spending arrangements in accordance with the state…