Forks High School ParaEducator - Classroom

Applications will be accepted beginning

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:00 AM

(Pacific Standard Time)

Job Description

• High School Diploma/GED
• Good Human relations and interpersonal skills
• Strong Computer Skills
• Must meet the ESSAPara Educator Requirements

• 7.0 hours per day, 181 days per year

The job of Para Educator-Classroom was established for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for improving students’ success in basic academics; observing and documenting student progress; implementing plans for instruction; and assisting teachers with clerical tasks.

This job reports to School Principal

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. (e.g. CBMs, LAS, SELT, etc.) for the purpose of identifying student proficiency levels, enhancing students English language skills and supporting teachers in the instructional process (by assignment).
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents as requested for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Documents student's daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student's hourly activities.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Models conversation, manners, cleanup activities, listening, and everyday interactions for the for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. lunch, bus stops, playground, classroom, field trips, public transportation, assemblies, kitchen, elective classes, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Promotes good study habits for the purpose of improving the quality of student outcome.
• Provides instruction to students under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of implementing IEP goals, assisting in adapting to mainstream classrooms and ensuring student's success.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or referring to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to inquiries for the purpose of solving problems, providing information and/or referral.
• Translates verbal and written communication(s) (e.g. class notes, letters, tests, lessons, etc.) for the purpose of assisting students, teachers and parents in communicating (by assignment).

• Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to…