CLS-Para-Educator - Solutions Room @ Lewis & Clark

PAR EDUCATOR (SENSORY ROOM) – LOUIS & CLARK ELEMENTARY

POSITION 228-CLS-06-26

6 hours per day / 191 days per year

Salary: $19.99 - $22.44 per hour

The Sensory Room Para-Educator supports elementary students by providing structured sensory and self-regulation interventions that promote emotional regulation, focus, and readiness to learn. In a dual-language setting, this role supports students in both English and Spanish, helping ensure equitable access to social-emotional and behavioral supports. The para-educator works under the supervision of certified staff and administrators.

• Support individual students or small groups in the sensory room using developmentally appropriate sensory strategies.
• Assist students in identifying emotions, practicing self-regulation skills, and using coping tools.
• Support students in transitioning back to the classroom ready to engage in learning.
• Provide support in English and/or Spanish consistent with the program’s language allocation model.

• Implement sensory and behavior support strategies aligned with student plans (IEPs, 504 plans, MTSS interventions, or behavior support plans).
• Follow established sensory room procedures, schedules, and entry/exit protocols.
• Document student visits, strategies used, and observations as directed.

• Communicate effectively with teachers, counselors, special education staff, and administrators regarding student needs and progress.
• Support consistency between classroom expectations and sensory room practices.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines.

• Maintain a safe, calm, and organized sensory room environment.
• Assist with the care, organization, and appropriate use of sensory materials and equipment.
• Follow all district policies related to student supervision, safety, and professional conduct.
• Model positive behavior, respectful communication, and emotional regulation.

• Minimum AA degree or equivalent or passed PRAXIS test required.
• Experience working with elementary-age students preferred.
• Experience or training related to behavior support, sensory processing, or social-emotional learning preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred.
• Ability to make good decisions, patient, flexible, self-motivated, good communication, teamwork, academic skills and positive social skills and a sense of humor.
• Ability to relate well to students, parents and staff.
• May require lifting, prolonged sitting or standing. Attendance and punctuality are important functions of this position.

• Ability to stand, walk, and move frequently throughout the day.
• Ability to engage in active supervision and respond to student needs.
• Ability to lift and move materials consistent with job duties.

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington.

Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

180 - 219 Day Employees:
Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days and 11 holidays.

220 - 259 Day Employees:
Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 3 personal leave days and 11 holidays.

260 Day Employees:
Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days, 14 holidays and 12 vacation days.

Tuition reimbursement, 50% up to $450 per year for qualified expenses.

Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement:
The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check:
Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be…