Paraeducator IB - 1:1 Intensive Support (Program Paraeducator)
About The Position
The Paraeducator IB works collaboratively with students and staff in an intensive learning support classroom, special education classrooms, or other K–12 learning environments. The role assists with instructional support and student supervision for students with learning, communication, physical, behavioral, or emotional disabilities. It also involves preparing educational materials, monitoring academic progress, collecting student data, and implementing behavior plans. Assignments are to IS, ISES, ILS, and DK programs. This is a non-continuing position for the 2026–2027 school year only. The assignment expires at the end of employment, with no reasonable assurance of work afterward. The work schedule is 6.5 hours per day on a 181-day calendar; total hours and designated beginning and ending times may vary. The position is non-exempt, with an hourly rate of $32.76 to $36.67 for the 2026–27 school year. Successful candidates must complete mandatory in-person training and orientation before their official start date.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Meet at least one of the following paraeducator qualification pathways: 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 from an accredited college or university; have completed a paraeducator apprenticeship registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council; or have received a passing score on a PESB-approved assessment or program: ParaPathways Assessment, Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment, or Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.
- Possess valid First Aid and CPR certifications, or be able to obtain them within one year of employment.
- Hold certification in de-escalation and physical restraint training, or be able to obtain it within six months of employment.
- Hold a Special Education Subject Matter Certificate, or be able to obtain it within two years of employment.
- Maintain training and use of proper physical transfer techniques, including use of the Hoyer lift.
- Complete mandatory in-person training and orientation before the official start date.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with students in an educational setting and/or evidence of interest in supporting learning experiences.
- Experience working with students with physical or cognitive disabilities, behavior challenges, or social/emotional issues.
- Training in cultural, ethnic, and language diversity.
Responsibilities
- Assist with instructional support and supervision of students with learning, communication, physical, behavioral, or emotional disabilities.
- Prepare educational materials.
- Monitor students’ academic progress.
- Collect student data.
- Implement behavior plans.
- Collaborate with students and staff in intensive learning support, special education, or other K–12 learning environments.
- Maintain training and use proper physical transfer techniques, including use of the Hoyer lift.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Paid personal leave
- Employee assistance program
- Pension plans through the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
- Deferred compensation plans
- 403(b) plans
- Eligible positions may receive SEBB state health insurance coverage after meeting the 630-hours-worked threshold during the school year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
