Special Education Paraeducator; Sped

Special Education Para educator (8757 Sped)

Evergreen Public Schools Pacific Middle School - Vancouver, Washington

This job is also posted in Evergreen Public Schools

Job : 5579747

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 10, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARA EDUCATOR

LOCATION: Pacific Middle School

REPORTS TO: Special Education Instructor/Building Principal

DEPARTMENT: Special Services

6 Hours Per Day (9:35 a.m. – 4:05 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid lunch)

3.83 Hours on Early-Release Days (9:35 a.m. – 1:55 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid time)

190 Days Per Year (180 student days / 10 holidays)

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 03/17/26.

Must meet Para educator Employment Requirements as follows*:

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent;
  AND
• Must meet one or more of the following:

• Have received a passing score of 455 or higher on the Education Testing Service Para Pro Assessment (ETS test/PRAXIS);
  or
• Hold an Associate Degree or higher from an accredited college or university;
  or
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university;
  or
• Have completed a Para educator Apprenticeship Program (program must be registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council).

* If you do not meet the required qualifications listed above, your name will be screened out from the list of qualified candidates
.

Upon hire, new para educators will be required to complete state required training offered through Evergreen School District.

Position Status
:
Program Support

Position Duration
:
Temporary

Classification Group
:
Para educator Class II

Salary

Schedule:

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Salary Placement: New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the classification salary range. However, employees who have verified prior years of service of similar occupational experience may receive experience credit towards salary step placement.

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

External applicants must include official transcripts (upon hire) to confirm education or ETS Para Pro Assessment results with application.

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

Under the supervision of the Special Education classroom instructor and the building Principal, the Special Education Para educator will assist in the supervision of instructional activities, working closely with students on an individual as well as a small group basis.

* Indicates Washington State Core Competencies for Paraeducators for each essential function and qualification.

• Under direction of the Special Education teacher or IEP manager, provide special education services and supports to elementary and/or secondary students eligible for special education as follows:
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Provide one-to-one and group instruction to students as directed by the teacher so as to meet his/her individualized education program (IEP).
• Assist in establishing and maintaining a learning environment as…