Paraeducator - Transition Academy

Olympia School District•Olympia, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Transition Academy is a community-based program that allows students to develop independent living, vocational readiness and community access skills in a variety of settings. The Transition Academy will not be in a traditional school/classroom setting. The job of "Paraeducator - Special Education” is done for the purpose/s of assisting (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of special education adult age students in a community-based program. There are 2 positions available. These positions are for the 2026-2027 School Year. Positions work 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday, 180 days per year (plus 10 paid holidays).

Requirements

Prior job related experience, paid or volunteer, with school age children.
Skills to perform basic clerical functions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, use English in both written and verbal form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Provide for special Knowledge of the principles of child development, instructional processes.
Ability to perform occasional moderate lifting (50 lbs.).
Abilities to understand and address students with special 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 a variety of instructional situations.
Significant physical abilities include lifting, stooping/crouching, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision.
Ability to establish and rapport and positive relationship with a variety of community businesses and service provider.
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. Paraeducator 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.

Nice To Haves

First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificates may be required.

Responsibilities

Adapts classroom work, job skills and work behaviors under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce IEP goals and objectives in a variety of community environments.
Administers first aid, medical assistance (e.g. tube feeding to students), and health care needs of students including personal hygiene and toileting assistance for the purpose of providing appropriate care for medically fragile and/or physically impaired students.
Assists teachers and parents for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and/or developing students’ daily living and behavioral skills.
Maintains classroom equipment, students’ files/records as pertains to special education files/records for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment.
Monitors individual students, in a variety of independent living and vocational activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
Performs record/data keeping and basic clerical functions, scheduling, copying etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher in maintaining student files and providing classroom materials.
Implement and monitor Positive Behavior Support Plans and interventions in school and community settings.
Administers first aid and supports health care needs of students who may need assistance in independently managing their personal and medical care, including: personal hygiene, toileting assistance, medical assistance (such as tube feeding to students or medication administration).
Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing students’ objectives.
Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one’s skills/knowledge.