Paraeducator - Special Education Resource Room

Purpose Statement

The job of "Special Education Para educator" is done for the purpose/s of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of special education students; relieving teachers of routine clerical tasks; and assisting students by providing for special health care needs.

• 2 Classified Reference Letters
• Copy of Para Pro Assessment Test results or official college transcripts

This position will work 3.0 hours per day, Monday - Friday, for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year. Daily start and end times TBD.

Employees will receive vacation leave, paid holidays and additional compensation beyond their base salary as outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.

• Assist certificated staff for the purpose of implementation of plans related to IEP program development, including but not limited to functional behavioral assessments, behavior intervention plans and aversive therapy plans, and activities related to communication and OT/PT IEP goals.
• Assist certificated staff with creation of necessary educational materials to enable student progress toward IEP goals and objectives.
• Collect and communicate relevant data for the purpose of assisting certificated staff in evaluating students' progress.
• Administer first aid, medical assistance and/or address health care needs, including personal hygiene and toileting assistance when necessary.
• Maintain students' files, records, etc. for the purpose of developing appropriate educational programs for students who qualify for special education.
• Monitor students, across educational settings, for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment, including facilitating necessary accommodations and modifications to curriculum, materials and schedules.
• Assist other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of increasing staff capacity to implement identified student programs, including instructional and behavioral plans. This would include supporting other staff, as may be necessary, in any aspect of their assigned duties to support students.
• Collaborate effectively with other personnel for the purpose of evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing of students' objectives.
• Contribute to a positive and productive learning environment for students and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality in communications regarding students, staff, and parents.
• Facilitate student independence in the instructional setting in a positive and productive manner.
• Participate in team meetings for the purpose of collaborating and sharing information, and necessary trainings to improving one's skills/knowledge.

• Education Required:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent, AND when applicable successful completion of ONE of the following assessments - the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Parapro assessment or the Master Teacher Inc. Para educator Online Training Program OR 72 quarter or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education (official transcript is required), OR an Associate's (or higher) degree (official transcript is required). Credits must be at 100 level or above.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• Experience:
  
  Prior job related experience with school age children who qualify for special education.
• Participate in all OSD required health related trainings. First Aid and CPR Training may be required.
• Willingness to participate in appropriate training to gain necessary skills to perform this position, e.g. Type II License, Food Handlers Permit.
• Right Response Certification or willingness to obtain and maintain.

• Perform basic clerical functions; perform basic arithmetic calculations; operate standard office equipment; use English in verbal and written form, with correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Create effective visual supports, student schedules, and reward systems.
• Provide for special health care needs of students including personal hygiene and toileting/diapering as necessary.
• Implement instructional techniques effective with students with significant needs, and necessary modifications to meet those needs.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions; maintain confidentiality of student records; meet schedules and deadlines; read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies; rapidly learn methods and materials used in instructional situations.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively among multiple teams, including administrators, special and general education teachers and other para educators.
• Maintain alertness at all times, in an effort to anticipate and prevent situations that might be unsafe; anticipate…