Special Education Para Educator

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR

Paul Rumberg Elementary

7 hours per day, normally 186 days per year

Begins at start of 2026-27 school year (additional days of paid orientation and training before 1st day of school)

Salary: $21.21 to $27.67 per hour *rate may change once salary schedule is finalized for 26-27 school year

SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

PRIMARY DUTY: Assist Special Education teachers with instructional and non-instructional activities to facilitate a positive learning environment for students. This position may include one-on-one support, instructing students individually or in small groups, preparing materials for instruction, maintaining student records, supervising student behavior, and supervising student activities on the playground, in the cafeteria and halls. Location may change based on student needs.

See below for detailed job description and qualifications

BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more include medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability plans through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 3 personal leave days and 10 holidays. *Benefits may be prorated based upon hire date/hours per day.

UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington. 2023-26 PSE CBA

Entiat School District 127

Paul Rumberg Elementary School & Entiat Middle and High School

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to accept responsibility, take direction, and collaborate effectively with other staff members.
• Must have the ability to remain calm in high-stress situations.
• Ability to clearly communicate both orally in in writing; ability to observe and record data accurately.
• Ability to use good judgement as related to students and their positive behavior management.
• Ability to relate well with students and staff members. Must possess a team approach attitude.
• Ability to serve as a role model and to interact positively with students.
• Must be flexible and willing to adjust routine on short notice.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality in all work-related matters.
• Ability to attend district led trainings, such as Safety Care Certification
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time; ability to lift 50 pounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED credential; and
• Applicants must also have one of the following:
• Associates of Arts (AA) Degree or higher; OR
• Minimum of 72 quarter credits from an accepted institution of higher education; OR
• Successful completion of the online ETS ParaPro Assessment
• Successful completion upon hiring of a criminal record and background check through the WA State Patrol and FBI

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Depending on the individual assignment, the Special Education Paraeducator may perform all, or a combination of several of the following:

• Work directly with students to provide instruction as determined by the teacher; modify and adapt instructional materials as necessary for individual students.
• Adhere to required program guidelines.
• Prepare specified materials, teaching aids, or equipment for use in the program as directed by the special education teacher.
• Communicate student progress and report learning or other difficulties encountered by students to the teacher
• Provide daily feeding and/or mealtime supervision, toileting and hygiene care as needed.
• Assist teachers with routine clerical duties such as copying materials, creating bulletin boards, using office equipment.
• Motivate students through effective communication and positive feedback.
• Monitor student behavior in the classroom, locker rooms, during lunch, recess, hallways, and field trips.
• Work effectively as a member of collaborative teams with staff members and administrators.
• Attend/participate in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the district, to accomplish the objectives of the position, for professional development, and to meet state certification requirements for para educators.
• Attendance and punctually are critical functions of this position.
• Exhibit a positive attitude.
• Other duties as assigned by the teacher, principal, or program director.

SUPERVISED AND EVALUATED BY: Principal and Special Education Director

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

The Entiat School District does not discriminate against legally protected characteristic, which include the following: race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The following employees, who have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination, can be reached as follows: Greg Whitmore (Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator) via e-mail at gwhitmore@entiatschools.org, or Susan Morris (Section 504 Coordinator) via e-mail at smorris@entiatschools.org, or Bill Edwardson (Title IX Coordinator) via e-mail at bedwardson@entiatschools.org, or call (509) 784-1800, or by mail at Entiat School District, 2650 Entiat Way, Entiat, WA 98822

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