Paraeducator - and Transition Program

Para educator - Employment and Transition Program 1:1 ()

Position Type:
Para Educator (School Aide)/ Assistant working 1:1 with scholar

Date Posted: 9/8/2025

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Location:

Norman Center

Days per Year: 180

Hours per Day: 6.5 hours per day; $27.88 to $30.55 DOE

Days of the Week:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Shift Times:
Shift times may vary depending on building needs. Example:
Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 1:45pm and Friday 7:00am - 12:45pm OR Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 2:15pm and Friday 7:30am - 1:15pm

This position supports a scholar who is completely blind and has an intellectual disability. Prefer experience working with scholars with similar needs. The ideal candidate has experience working with equipment and supports for scholars who are blind, including cane, tactile supports, guide by the side, etc. and can help educate others around the needs of and plan of independence for the scholar.

This position is working 1:1 with a student. The Employment and Transition Program (ETP) is designed to teach employment personal management and recreation/leisure skills to 18 to 21 year old students with developmental disabilities. Under the general supervision and direction of a certificated teacher, specialist or principal, the Para educator performs instructional/tutorial assignments, student supervision, clerical tasks, and may perform health-related procedures as needed.

Paraeducators work in a large team‑teaching approach to serve the individual needs of each student. The Para educator must also be able to work with small groups of students in work experience and/or vocational settings.

• Accomplish tasks specific to special assignment while working within legal and special program parameters.
• Work directly under the supervision of a certificated teacher or specialist and follow such directions as given.
• Instruct individuals or small groups, supervise groups for periods of time.
• Perform clerical tasks.
• Perform health‑related procedures, as needed, which may include hygiene and diapering issues, and administer special programs and tests, only when properly trained.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
• Responsible for assisting students in the pool.
• Travel with students using local transit options or District vehicles

• Perform instructional clerical tasks.
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co‑workers.
• Assist substitute teacher with helpful information pertinent to the classroom.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• And one of the following:
  • AA degree
  • 48 College‑Level Semester Credits
  • 72 College‑Level Quarter Credits
  • Pass the state approved Para Pro Assessment

• Proficient in basic spelling, math and grammar skills
• Experienced and/or training in reading instruction, remediation, and assessment

• Experience working in an employment and transition setting with young adults.

• Pass a criminal background check
• Pass fitness for duty examination
• Washington State driver’s license.
• Possess and maintain Type II driver’s license
• Complete the district's para educator core competency requirements
• Possess and maintain Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) certificated course
• Successfully complete the FWPS district‑approved Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available time; maintain current certification at the advanced level through an annual recertification class
• Possess and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR and first aid training
• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

• Individual education plans (IEPs)
• English grammar and spelling
• Basic math
• Positive behavior interventions
• Right Response and de‑escalation techniques
• School Board Policies

• Demonstrate basic knowledge of modern technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency
• Work independently and work collaboratively with others fostering a team approach whenever appropriate.
• Maintain a good work attendance…