Forks Elementary School Special Education ParaEducator

Quillayute Valley School District Forks Elementary School - Forks, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job : 5944704
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Oct 06, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 27, 2025

FORKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION PARA EDUCATOR

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Good human relations and interpersonal skills
• Must meet the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Para Educator Requirements

POSITION INFORMATION:

• 7hours per day, 181 days per year
• PSE Scale – Para Educator – Special Education

JOB DESCRIPTION

Quillayute Valley School District

PARA EDUCATOR-CLASSROOM

Purpose Statement

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

Essential Functions

• 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).

Other Functions

• 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.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications

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