Paraeducator Special Education Support

About the Employer

Special Education Paraeducator Transition Program (10147 SPED)

Job Title and Context

Special Education Paraeducator - Transition Program
Location: Archway Academy
Reports to: Transition Program Instructor/Special Services Coordinator
Department: Special Services

Hours/Work Times

6 hours per day (9:35 a.m. – 4:05 p.m.) Includes 30 minutes unpaid lunch 181 days per year (171 student days/10 holidays)

Position Details

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected.
The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after September 18, 2026.

Employment Requirements

Must meet paraeducator employment requirements as follows:
* Be at least eighteen (18) years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent;
* Must meet one or more of the following:
+ Have received a passing score of 455 or higher on the Education Testing Service Parapro Assessment (ETS test/Praxis);
+ Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university;
+ Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university;
+ Have completed a Paraeducator Apprenticeship Program (program must be registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council).

Onboarding and Training

Upon hire, new paraeducators will be required to complete state-required training offered through Evergreen School District.

Position Status and Duration

Student Support Temporary

Classification Group

Paraeducator Class II

Salary Placement

New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the classification salary range. However, employees who have verified prior years of service of similar occupational experience may receive experience credit towards salary step placement.

Benefits

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:
* Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, and basic life insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
* For additional information, click EPS benefits information.
Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (with HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Retirement Benefits

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

Paid Holidays and Time Off

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to:
* Sick leave
* Vacation
* Personal
* Religious
* Bereavement leave
Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position.

Application Process

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process.
As part of the selection process, the district conducts confidential reference checks, including former and present employers, and requires a criminal background investigation, including fingerprints.

Failure to Submit Application Package

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

External Applicants

External applicants must include official transcripts (upon hire) to confirm education or ETS Parapro Assessment results with application.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Evergreen Public Schools is committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and strives to be a diverse community that provides each member with opportunities, access, resources, and support to succeed. We aim to recruit, hire, and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically.

Summary Statement

Under the supervision of the Transition Program Instructor and Special Services Program Coordinator, the Special Education Paraeducator will assist in supervising instructional activities, working closely with students on an individual as well as a small group basis in schools and community. The assistant must be able to work a flexible and variable daily schedule to assist students in their various community and work placements.

Essential Functions

Assist the Transition Program Instructor in supervising and working with secondary students as follows:
* Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and members of the business community.
* Assist in providing one-to-one and group instruction to students to meet individualized education program (IEP) needs.
* Assist in establishing and maintaining a learning environment as specified by course goals and curriculum outcomes.
* Assist students in whatever skills are necessary to be successful on the job.
* Provide orientation and support in the use of public transportation when necessary.
* Maintain student data files, including attendance records, wage reports, and work evaluations. Maintain a log of activities and employer contacts.
* Implement behavioral management strategies using emphasis and techniques outlined by the teacher.
* Assist in organizing and preparing various instructional materials.
* Handle body fluids as necessary.
* Lift and/or position students as necessary.
* Attend various training sessions as necessary to maintain an up-to-date understanding of special education students.
* Travel from location to location to accomplish tasks.

Assess Initial Skill Levels and Readiness for Training of Students

Supervise and teach student/employee job tasks onsite and adjust as assignment/responsibilities change.
Ensure that all necessary accommodations, assistive technology or equipment items are in place and understood by all.

Other Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands Required

Vision: 66-100% Speaking: 66-100% Hearing: 66-100% Standing: 33-66% Sitting: 33-66% Walking: 33-66% Writing: Up to 33% Bending: 33-66% Stooping: 33-66% Reaching: 33-66% Squatting: 33-66% Lifting up to 50 lbs. individually, more than 50 lbs. with assistance (33-66%)

Mental Demands Required

Reading documents: 66-100% Verbal communication (66-100%) Written communication (Up to 33%) Multiple concurrent tasks (66-100%) Constant interruptions (66-100%) Confidentiality (66-100%)

Tools and Equipment Necessary

Computer, typewriter, copy machines, office equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Cultural Competence and Equity

Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects, and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Contact Information for Discrimination Complaints

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
* Cale Piland: Title IX Coordinator, Director of Student Services
13413 NE Leroy Haagen Memorial Dr.
Vancouver, WA 98684
PO Box 8910
Vancouver, WA 98668-8910
Telephone: 360-604-4430
cale.piland@evergreenps.org
* Tai Phong: Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Health Services Manager
13413 NE Leroy Haagen Memorial Dr.
Vancouver, WA 98684
PO Box 8910
Vancouver, WA 98668-8910
Telephone: 360-604-6711
tai.phong@evergreenps.org
* Danny Orrantia: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Senior Director of Human Resources
13413 NE Leroy Haagen Memorial Dr.
Vancouver, WA 98684
PO Box 8910
Vancouver, WA 98668-8910
Telephone: 360-604-4014
daniel.orrantia@evergreenps.org
* Shane Gardner: HIB Coordinator/Gender Inclusivity, Director of Safety & Security
13413 NE Leroy Haagen Memorial Dr.
Vancouver, WA 98684
PO Box 8910
Vancouver, WA 98668-8910
Telephone: 360-604-4066
shane.gardner@evergreenps.org