Special Education Para Professional

About the Employer

Hours/Work Times

• 6.33 hours per day (8:30 a.m. – 3:20 p.m., including 30-minute unpaid lunch)
• 4.33 hours on early-release days (8:30 a.m. – 1:20 p.m., including 30 minutes unpaid time)
• 6.17 hours on designated full Wednesdays (8:30 a.m. – 3:10 p.m., including 30-minute unpaid lunch)
• 190 days per year (180 student days / 10 holidays)

This Position Will Remain Open Until a Qualified Applicant is Selected.

The Earliest Date a Recommendation for Hire May Be Submitted Is After 09/23/26.

Must Meet Paraeducator Employment Requirements As Follows

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).
• 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:
• If You Do Not Meet the Required Qualifications Listed Above, Your Name Will Be Screened Out from the List of Qualified Candidates.

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, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance Through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
• For Additional Information, Click EPS Benefits Information.

EPS Offers Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off, Including But Not Limited to

• Sick, Vacation, Personal, Religious, and Bereavement Leave.
• Additional Negotiated Leave Options Can Be Found in the Associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for This Position PSE Large Group CBA.

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 to Include Former and Present Employers and Also Requires a Criminal Background Investigation Including Fingerprints. Click Here for Fingerprinting Services.

Stance Statement

• Evergreen Public Schools Are Committed to Eliminating the Predictability of Outcomes by Demographic Group and Strive to Be a Diverse Community of Schools That Provides Each Member With the Opportunities, Access, Resources, and Support They Need to Be Successful.
• With This in Mind, Our Goal Is 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.
• Our District Aims to Provide an Equitable and Mutually Supportive Learning and Working Environment for All Students and Staff to Succeed in a Racially and Culturally Diverse Local, National, and Global Community.

Summary Statement

• Under the Supervision of the Special Education Classroom Instructor and the Building Principal, The Special Education Paraeducator Will Assist In The Supervision Of Instructional Activities, Working Closely With Students On An Individual As Well As A Small Group Basis.

Essential Functions

Under Direction of the Special Education Teacher or IEP Manager, Provide Special Education Services and Supports To Elementary And/or Secondary Students Eligible For Special Education As Follows: + Communicate Effectively With Students, Staff, And Parents. (5) + Provide One-To-One And Group Instruction To Students As Directed By The Teacher So As To Meet His/Her Individualized Education Program (IEP). (9) + Assist In Establishing And Maintaining A Learning Environment As Specified By Course Goals And Curriculum Outcomes. (10) + Assess Student Progress, Evaluate Learning, And Collect Student Performance Data To Ensure Progress Towards Each Student's IEP Goals. (9-10-11) + Maintain Accurate Data On Student Progress. + Demonstrate Ability To Work With Students In A Diverse Setting.
• Indicates Washington State Core Competencies for Paraeducators For Each Essential Function And Qualification.
• Must Possess Personal Characteristics Of Flexibility, Initiative, And Cooperativeness. (5)
• Demonstrated Ability To Maintain Confidentiality Of Sensitive Information. (4)
• Demonstrated Ability Or Willingness To Learn Computer Skills And Assistive Technology. (13)
• Demonstrated Ability Or Willingness To Learn To Operate The Office Equipment As Listed Above. (13)
• Demonstrated Ability To Perform Under Conditions Of Constant Interruption.
• Must Possess Physical Strength And Ability To Deal With Potentially Aggressive Behavior Of Students.
• Demonstrated Ability To Establish And Maintain Positive Relationships With Others As Part Of A Team. (*5)

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

Cale Piland + Tai Phong + Danny Orrantia + Shane Gardner
• 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.
• The Following Employees Have Been Designated To Handle Questions And Complaints Of Alleged Discrimination:
• 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
• caleb.piland@evergreenps.org
• Section 504/ADA Coordinator
• Health Services Manager
• Telephone: 360-604-6711
• tai.phong@evergreenps.org
• Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
• Senior Director of Human Resources
• Telephone: 360-604-4014
• daniel.orrantia@evergreenps.org
• HIB Coordinator/Gender Inclusivity
• Director of Safety & Security
• Telephone: 360-604-4066
• shane.gardner@evergreenps.org