Para-Educator; Behavior Intervention Job Deer Park Washington USA,Education / Teaching

Deer Park School District #414
PARA EDUCATOR
Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location:

Deer Park High School Days:
Monday
- Friday, school days only(No conference days – unless a member of the bargaining unit before 10/8/2009.)Begins:10/28/2026

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 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

Assists 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

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:

18 years of age
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 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 food handlers permit, first aid card, and right response training before starting

Must participate in the FCS and General Certification program after employment

Commitment and adherence to confidentiality and other professional standards

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.

Seldom (less than 10%):

Lifting up to 50 lbs
Lifting up to 25 lbs
Lift assist over 50 lbs
Repetitive Keyboarding
Walking
Computer screen usage

Limited (10-30%):

Exposure to human-borne pathogens
Stooping, bending
Twisting, pushing, pulling
Standing
grasping

Moderate (31-60%):

Sitting
Exposure to outside elements

Frequent (61-100%):

Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs

Terms of Employment and Salary:

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://www.dpsd.org/page/human-resources

Deer Park policies and Procedures can be accessed online at

The base salary range for…