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

Para Educator (Solutions Room)

Lewis & Clark Elementary

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.

Student Support

• 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.

Program Implementation

• 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.

Collaboration and Communication

• 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.

Environment and Safety

• 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.