Special Education Paraeducator beginning the 2026-2027 school year

Pullman School District 267 • Pullman, WA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Paraeducator will serve as an instructional assistant under the immediate supervision of the Special Education/Resource Room Teacher. A change in assignment and/or location may occur based on student specific needs and variances in school enrollment.

Requirements

• Completed at least 2 years of study (72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits) at an institution of higher education OR obtained an associate's (or higher) degree OR completed one of the following: ETS ParaPro Assessment with a score of 455 or higher, Pearson Paraprofessional assessment, or Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program
• Possess or be willing to complete the 14 core competencies: 1-6 within the first 6 months and 7-14 within the first year of hire
• Possess or be willing to complete Right Response Training within 3-5 months
• Evidence of in-service training and/or successful experience working with students with special needs
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

Nice To Haves

• Experience/training in special education
• Experience working with students with physical disabilities
• Experience/training in alternative communication
• Experience/appreciation of diverse student population

Responsibilities

• Instruct moderately to severely handicapped students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote student understanding of materials presented
• Provide encouragement, reinforcement and achievement of educational objectives and goals defined by certificated staff
• Assist in the administration of objective tests or other measurements
• Work directly with students as defined by their individual programs
• Work in multiple settings, meet multiple demands in pressure situations and maintain high levels of quality work
• Attend to student physical and safety needs; monitor students for medical risks such as seizures and behaviors that may result in harm to themselves or others
• Correct behaviors and maintain discipline according to established policies and procedures
• Assist students with interpersonal and personal skills mastery; help feed students and teach social aspects of eating with others
• Assist students with basic living skills and pre-vocational activities
• Work with students to develop communication skills; facilitate integration of students with age-group peers to the extent possible
• Establish and maintains effective communication with students, staff and parents for student progress and safety, and community relations
• Possess and practice strong interpersonal skills with a wide variety of people both inside and outside the organization (staff, parents, community members, other agencies)
• Provide clerical and computer assistance to the special education personnel for record keeping and reporting; prepare, duplicate, collate and distribute materials; operate a variety of office equipment
• Work collaboratively under the direction of the Special Education/Resource Room Teacher
• Be a positive team builder who works in a collaborative manner
• Take directions and follow through without direct supervision
• Communicate with certificated staff concerning individual student progress; adjust methods to meet the needs of a wide variety of students; consult with certificated staff concerning remediation or enrichment activities
• Locate, prepare and/or modify materials for student use, enrichment activities and special projects under the direction of certificated staff
• Regularly demonstrate professionalism in appearance, actions, decisions, and overall performance
• Maintain confidentiality consistent with district ethical guidelines
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of classroom, implements and equipment; wash dishes, clean and disinfect tables and counters, and wash/dry clothes, towels, washcloths and bibs
• Assist certificated staff in maintaining records, logs, charts, assignments and other records for assessment of student progress
• Provide physical assistance to students such as lifting or positioning
• Use adaptive equipment to communicate with students; follow and document procedures established by physical/occupational therapist
• Assist students with toileting, which may include catheterization and diapering; attend to the personal hygiene needs of students, assists students in washing hands and face, brushing teeth and hair, and taking showers
• Work with minimal supervision and be flexible
• Willingness to be trained
• Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• Additional benefits may include sick/emergency leave and personal leave as per the collective bargaining agreement between the Pullman Paraeducators Association (PPA) and the Pullman School District ( Pullman Paraprofessionals CBA Final ).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree