Para - SPED 1:1 - 20274909

Clover Park School District • Lakewood, WA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Paraeducator II provides one-to-one support to students in kindergarten through grade 12 who require individual assistance due to significant emotional, behavioral, and/or physical disabilities. Working under the general direction of a building administrator and the specific direction of a special education teacher, the paraeducator helps assigned students work toward special education program goals that cannot be met through individual accommodations alone. The assignment may be at the elementary or secondary level and may involve instruction, behavior management, preparing materials, and primary care, including lifting, toileting, washing, medical intervention, and feeding.

The position is based in regular school buildings throughout the district. The listed schedule is 6.75 hours per day, 191 days per year, with a shift of 7:40 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.; shifts are subject to change. The hourly wage range is $29.23 to $32.73. Employees anticipated to work at least 630 hours during the school year are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and basic life insurance. Eligible employees are required to participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement System plan and may participate in supplemental 403(b) and 457 deferred compensation plans.

Requirements

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent (GED).
• Meet one of the following: pass a board-approved assessment; hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; earn at least 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher from an accredited college or university; or complete a paraeducator apprenticeship registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.
• Two years of successful work experience with special education students.
• For approved assessments, meet the applicable passing scores: EST ParaPathways Reading and Writing subtest score of at least 324 and Mathematics subtest score of at least 325; ETS ParaPro qualifying score of at least 455 before August 31, 2026; Pearson Paraprofessional score of at least 220; or Master Teacher Inc. score of at least 65%. A passing score is required on each of the two assessments for certification.
• Knowledge of classroom and behavior-management techniques, special education terminology, lifting, toileting and feeding techniques, restraint techniques, and verbal de-escalation.
• Ability to work independently and learn operations, procedures, processes, and equipment use.
• Skill in handling, storing, and transmitting confidential information in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, courteously, and respectfully with students, parents, guardians, volunteers, teachers, and other staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to adapt to new and different working conditions.
• Ability to learn and implement medical intervention techniques under the direction of a knowledgeable professional.
• Complete fingerprinting and a background check; the fingerprint scan must be completed before the first day of employment.
• Hold a First Aid and CPR card.
• Complete the district-provided Fundamental Course of Study (FCS), unless the position is one of the listed exclusions: Bus Para, In School Suspension Para, Library Para, or Preschool Para.
• Complete Right Response training within 90 days of hire.
• For positions located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, be able to obtain and maintain access in compliance with the REAL ID Act and applicable installation access requirements.
• Meet the employment condition of completing a Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint background check.

Nice To Haves

• College credits with a major in education, psychology, counseling, behavior intervention, or social work.
• At least three years of special education paraeducator experience in a public-school setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with hygiene and personal care, including suctioning, lifting, toileting, washing, and feeding, including G-tube feeding.
• Prepare and administer interventions and medication under the direction of a knowledgeable professional.
• Assist students with transportation and accompany them during transitions.
• Help manage students who are high-risk, severely emotionally disturbed, and/or dangerous.
• Help prepare for and implement behavior-management techniques, educational and vocational instruction, and vocational placement programs.
• Assist the special education teacher with IEP preparation and monitor due-process timelines for reevaluations and IEPs under the teacher’s guidance.
• Provide incidental instruction to students individually or in groups when assigned and directed by the special education teacher.
• Administer assessment instruments or assist the special education teacher with their administration.
• Prepare student, teacher, and parent materials, including typing, hand-drawing, reproducing, and collating materials.
• Maintain the class during the special education teacher’s absence.
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, bus activities, assemblies, and movement to other building locations.
• Use computers, office machines, and assistive technology devices used by students; enter data and produce correspondence and reports.
• Maintain student records and files under the special education teacher’s direction, including FTE counts, month-end reports, schedules, attendance, and credits.
• Monitor three-year evaluations for state compliance when assigned.
• Assist with developing profiles for education and vocational planning when assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope and intent of the position.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, for employees anticipated to work at least 630 hours during the school year.
• Dental insurance, for employees anticipated to work at least 630 hours during the school year.
• Vision insurance, for employees anticipated to work at least 630 hours during the school year.
• Long-term disability insurance, for employees anticipated to work at least 630 hours during the school year.
• Basic life insurance, for employees anticipated to work at least 630 hours during the school year.
• Eligible employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement System plan.
• Employees may participate in supplemental 403(b) and 457 deferred compensation plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED