Paraeducator; Temporary

Overview

The main job of a Para educator is to help students reach their academic and behavioral goals, as outlined in their Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Paraeducators also play a key role in keeping the school safe and running smoothly. They do this by supervising students, supporting lessons, managing behavior, and assisting with clerical tasks.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising students
• Supporting lessons
• Managing behavior
• Assisting with clerical tasks

• High School diploma and one of the following required:
  Associate’s degree or higher; two years of education from an institute of higher education (72 quarter hours or 48 semester hours); or proof of a score of 455 or higher on the ETS Parapro Assessment.
• Experience working with at-risk and adjudicated adolescents in an alternative environment is strongly preferred.
• WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of liability insurance required.
• Valid First-Aid/CPR certificate required or be willing to obtain.

7 hours per day, Monday-Friday during the 2025-26 school year. One position is available and is prorated for the remaining school year. $27.80-$31.31 an hour, depending on experience.

Work is performed in an educational environment for special needs students in which continual observation and awareness of the surroundings is critical. Must have sufficient stamina, fitness, and coordination to safely participate in physical containment procedures and recreational activities for sites where this activity is a possibility. Lifts and carries a maximum of 40 pounds. Transporting students may be required. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

Hazards:
Due to the nature of the population of some programs, hazards include but are not limited to exposure to weapons, threats, verbal abuse, spitting, fighting, kicking, hitting, punching, biting, scratching, hair pulling, throwing of objects and other forms of physical aggression.