Special Education Paraeducator CYO: Special Programs: 26-27 CL46

Aberdeen School District•Aberdeen, WA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Special Education Paraeducator within the Special Programs department for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves supporting students in various capacities under the guidance of teachers and other professional staff. The position is 6 hours per day, 190 days per year, and is benefits-eligible. The application deadline is open until filled.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
AA degree, OR 72 college-level quarter credits, OR The state approved paraeducator assessment test
Proficient in basic spelling, math and grammar skills
Pass a criminal background check
Complete the District’s Paraeducator Core Competency requirements
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students
Bilingual/Spanish speaking
Possess and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR and first aid training
Type II driver’s license
Successfully complete the 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 if assigned to a resource support position

Responsibilities

Monitors student progress and shares observations with teachers, other professional staff, and parents/guardians.
Assists teachers and students in preparing student work and program documentation.
Assists teachers in the daily management, organization, monitoring, and safety of children, including supervising recess, lunch, field trips, locker rooms, study/detention rooms, and student arrival/departure.
Collects and prepares instructional and non-instructional materials as directed, including assembling worksheets, lessons, art supplies, and creating/posting bulletin boards.
Corrects worksheets, quizzes, and assignments.
Supervises and conducts individuals and small groups in educational, creative, and structured play activities.
Assists with classwork and assignments, and tutors students in the classroom and special sessions.
Monitors student behavior and progress, and shares observations with teachers and other professional staff.
May participate in parent-teacher conferences.
Administers discipline as authorized.
Monitors student health.
May perform services related to the personal hygiene of students, such as toileting, diapering, and dressing.
May assist with adaptive/medical equipment, including tube feeding and catheterization.
Assists in administering district, state, and national tests, and maintains diagnostic and test data for teachers.
Maintains and updates student records, class lists, attendance, and other data.
Monitors the administration of individual academic assessment evaluations.
May provide basic first aid care to ill and injured students.
Assists in maintaining the physical appearance of the classroom, including straightening furniture and putting away materials.
Acts as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behavior to students.
Assists teachers in maintaining a classroom conducive to learning.
Prepares equipment and supply inventories and orders materials as necessary.
Assists in the supervision of volunteer and student assistants.
May operate a computer using educational software for student instruction and assistance.
Processes and distributes forms, correspondence, worksheets, tests, and schedules using office machines.
May enter data into a computer and maintain various databases.
Supervises students in educational, supportive, and structured activities.
Attends program meetings and training held on additional days beyond the school year.
Maintains files and records.
Documents activities and progress as required.
Maintains confidentiality of student information and records.
Maintains a pleasant, enjoyable atmosphere with student groups.
Performs other related duties as assigned.