Life Skills Paraeducator
Job in
Mt Vernon, Mount Vernon, Skagit County, Washington, 98273, USA
Listing for:
Sylvania
Part Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-06
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 10000 - 60000 USD Yearly
USD
10000.00
60000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: 1:1 Life Skills Para educator
Location: Mt VernonHours
6.75 hours/day, 180 days/year
Representation
Public School Employees of Kittitas
Salary
PSE Salary Schedule
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision, and Retirement
Position Description
The Life skills para educator assists in the supervision and instruction of students with special education needs who may have significant and complex developmental needs, including providing for special health care needs. The life skills para educator will address the academic, social/emotional/behavioral, communication, adaptive, including feeding, toileting, or changing diapers/clothing, gross and fine motor needs, and functional daily living skills across multiple instructional settings.
Following plans by certificated staff, data tracking and other record keeping activities are an integral part of the position.
Essential Job Functions
Assist students with daily living skills such as feeding, toileting, dressing, and hygiene.Implement individualized education plans (IEPs) under the direction of special education teachers.Provide academic support in areas such as reading, writing, and math.Help students develop social skills and appropriate behaviors.Support communication development, potentially using assistive technology or alternative communication methods.Work with small groups or one-on-one with students to reinforce lessons or skills taught by the teacher.Modify instructional materials to meet the individual needs of students.Assist in implementing behavioral management strategies.Prepare and organize materials and activities for students.Support the teacher in developing and adapting curriculum tailored to students' needs.Monitor and ensure the safety of students at all times.Assist in maintaining a positive and structured classroom environment.Help with classroom organization, including setting up and cleaning up after activities.Support the teacher in managing classroom behavior and implementing positive behavior supports.Communicate effectively with teachers, therapists, and other staff about student progress and needs.Participate in team meetings, IEP meetings, and professional development as required.Keep accurate records of student progress, behaviors, and incidents as required.Assist in the preparation of reports, data collection, and other documentation related to student performance.Assist with transferring or positioning students as needed, following proper safety protocols.Support students during physical education and other activities that require mobility assistance.Assist students with inclusionary practices across all school settings.Engage in ongoing training to stay informed about best practices, new techniques, and tools for working with students with disabilities.Demonstrate professionalism through punctuality and minimal absences.Be a positive and productive team member.Monitor students in a variety of settings before, during, and after school for general supervision and student safety.Other Job Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned which could include, but not be limited to: riding on a school bus, van, or other vehicle, supporting students loading and unloading from school or family vehicles, assisting students in getting ready for the school day, meal/snack preparation, and activities related to ending the school day for students.
Qualifications
All employed para educators must be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. In addition, a para educator must meet one of the following:
- Have received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service (ETS) para educator assessment
- Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university
- Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university
- Have completed an apprenticeship as a para educator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council
Preferred
Education and Experience Training in state core competencies.Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Perform basic clerical functions; perform basic arithmetic calculations; operate standard office equipment; use English in verbal and written form, including correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.Create effective visual supports, student schedules, and reward systems.Implement instructional techniques effective with students with significant educational needs, necessary modifications to meet those needs.Provide for special health care needs of students including personal hygiene and toileting/diapering as necessary.Implement instructional techniques effective with students with significant educational and behavioral needs, necessary modifications to meet those needs.Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; maintain confidentiality of student records; meeting schedules and deadlines; read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies; rapidly learn methods and materials used with students who have significant cognitive and/or physical…
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