Para Professional Specialist

Washington

Date Posted : 09-03-2026

Number of Openings : 1

Employment Type : Full Time

About the Employer

Job Title: Special Education Paraeducator II (for context: para - sped functional transitions - 20272230)

Job Summary

Students in grades K-5 who require small group settings, cognitive and adaptive delays. Specially designed instruction cannot be met in the general education classroom.

Hourly Wage Range & Hours Per Day

Hourly wage range: $29.23/hr - $32.73/hr

Hours per day: 6.75

Shift

Shift: 8:45am - 4:00pm

Application Requirements

A complete application will include:

Copy of your high school diploma or recognized equivalent

Unofficial college/university transcripts or results of the Parapro Exam.

Identifying Information

Job Title:

Classification Level:

Special Education Paraeducator II

Reports To:

Building Administrator

Life Skills & Functional Academics

Life Skills
Functional Academics
Special Education Preschool

Summary of Assignment

Job incumbents work under general direction of the Building Administrator and under specific direction of the Classroom Teacher. The primary purpose of this job is to assist the teacher with implementation of an educational program for special education students by providing instruction as assigned, behavior management, preparation of classroom materials, and primary care of life skills students such as lifting, toileting, washing, and feeding.

Essential Functions

Depending upon the needs of the students and the direction given by the Special Education Teacher, any or all of the following essential functions may be applicable to the job assignment:

*Assists with IEP Preparation at the direction of the Classroom Teacher. Monitors timelines for due process with re-evaluations and IEPs under the guidance of the Special Education Teacher.

*Assists with preparation for and implementation of behavior management techniques, educational, and vocational instruction, and vocational placement programs.

*Instructs students in large or small groups or one-to-one as assigned by and under the direction of the Special Education Teacher.

*Assists students with hygiene and personal needs, such as lifting, toileting, washing, and feeding. May prepare and give intervention and medication, or conduct certain medical treatments following training by, and under the direction of, licensed nursing staff.

*Administers or assists the Special Education Teacher with administration of assessment instruments.

*Prepares materials for use by students, teachers, and parents; types, hand-draws, reproduces, and collates.

*Maintains class during the Special Education Teacher’s absence. Supervises students during lunch, recess, on and off the bus, assembly, and to other building locations.

*Uses personal computer for data entry and to produce correspondence and reports; operates typewriter, copier, fax, and other office machines.

*Under the direction of the Special Education Teacher, maintains students' records and files such as FTE count, month-end reports, schedules, attendance records, credits earned, and required classes and credits for graduation. May monitor three (3) year evaluations for state compliance.

*May transport and/or accompany students on field trips and other outings.

*May assist with profile development for education and vocation planning.

*May work with high-risk students who display significant behavior concerns as part of their disability.

*Performs other duties as assigned.

The Essential Functions Listed Above Are Not Exhaustive and May Be Supplemented as Necessary. The Position May Perform a Variety of Non-Essential Functions Consistent With the Scope and Intent of the Position.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience:

*High school diploma or its recognized equivalent (GED) and must meet one of the following:

Have received a passing score on one of the assessments approved by the board;

Hold an Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university;

Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university;

Have completed an apprenticeship as a Paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

Experience

*Two (2) years of successful work experience with special education students.

Board-Approved Assessments

ETS Parapro Test Takers Must Meet or Exceed Washington’s Qualifying Score of 455.

Pearson Paraprofessional Test Takers Must Meet or Exceed 220 (That score is Equivalent to the 50 out of 72 Scorable Multiple Choice Questions Set by the Board).

Master Teacher Inc. Test Takers Must Meet or Exceed 65%.

A candidate must receive a passing score on each of the two assessments to be certified.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge Of The Following:

*Classroom/Behavior Management Techniques

*Special Education Terminology

*Lifting, Toileting, and Feeding Techniques

*Restraint Techniques

*Verbal De-Escalation

Ability To Work Independently And To Independently Learn Operations, Procedures, Processes, And Uses Of Equipment.

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 And Interact Clearly, Concisely, Courteous, And Respectfully With Students, Parents, Guardians, Volunteers, Teachers, And Other Staff With Diverse Backgrounds.

Ability To Adjust To New And Different Working Conditions.

Ability To Learn And Implement Medical Intervention Techniques Under The Direction Of A Knowledgeable Professional.

Certification & Licenses

Fingerprinting and Background Check.

First Aid and CPR Card.

Paraeducators Are Required to Complete the District-Provided Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) as Outlined by the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB).

Positions Excluded From This Requirement Are As Follows: Bus Para, In-School Suspension Para, Library Para, and Preschool Para.

Completion Of Right Response Training Within Ninety (90) Days of Hire Date.

For Eligibility Information, Check On The Link To The Department Of Retirement Systems’ Web Site.

Employees Also Have The Ability To Participate In Tax-Deferred 403(b) And 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP).

These Are Supplemental Retirement Savings Programs That Allows You Control Over The Amount Of Pre-Tax Salary Dollars You Defere As Well As The Flexibility To Choose Between Multiple Investment Options.

Click On The Link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ For Information On 457 Plan (DCP) With The Department Of Retirement Systems.

To Enroll In An Eligible 403(b) Plan, Employees Must Consult With Their Own Financial Planner That Is An Approved Vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Clover Park School District Does Not Discriminate In Any Programs Or Activities On The Basis Of Sex, Race, Ethnicity, Housing, Immigration Or Citizenship Status, Creed, Religion, Color, National Origin, Honorable Military Discharge Or Active Duty Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Expression Or Identity, The Presence Of Any Sensory, Mental, Or Physical Disability, Neurodivergence, Or The Use Of A Trained Dog Guide Or Service Animal, Whether They Take Place On Or Off School Grounds Or Are Offered As Part Of The District’s Online Or Alternative Learning Programs.

This Standard Will Be Applied To Students As Well As Designated Youth Groups Including Scouting America Which Require Equal Access.

Address Questions And Complaints Of Alleged Discrimination To The Following Individuals At Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-1341:

*Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator,

Greg Davis, Executive Director of Human Resources, (253) 583-5087, gdavis@cloverpark.k12.wa.us;

*Section 504/ADA Coordinator,

Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, (253) 583-5170, jherbold@cloverpark.k12.wa.

Title IX Inquiries May Also Be Directed To The U.S. Department Of Education, Office For Civil Rights (OCR), https://bit.ly/us-ocr.

Information About The Nondiscrimination And Sex-Based Discrimination Policies And Grievance Procedures, And How To Report A Concern Or Complaint, Is Available At https://bit.ly/cpsdhibpolicy;

OSPI Required Language Per RCW 28A.300.286 Is Available At https://bit.ly/ospimodellanguage.

Conditions Of Employment

Employment With Clover Park School District Is Conditional Pending Completion of A Washington State Patrol And Federal Bureau Of Investigation Fingerprint Background Check As Required By RCW 28A.400.303.

(Note: All Associated Background Check Fees Are The Employee’s Responsibility.)

The Fingerprint Scan Must Be Completed Prior To The First Day Of Employment.

Insurance Benefits

Employees Who Are Anticipated To Work 630 Hours During The School Year (September 1 Through August 31) Are Eligible For Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability And Basic Life Insurance Benefits.

Clover Park School District Benefits Are Administered By The Washington State Healthcare Authority Under The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).

Click On The Link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees For Information On Available Benefit Options.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

Eligible Employees Are Required To Be A Member Of The Washington State Department Of Retirement Systems Plan.