1:1 SPED Para Educator - Inspire & Support

Lakeview Hope Academy; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Clover Park School District Lakeview Hope Academy in Lakewood, WA seeks a Special Education Paraeducator II (1:1) to assist students with disabilities in K–12, under the direction of the SPED teacher and building administrator.

Responsibilities include instruction support, behavior management, material prep, and basic student care (lifting, toileting, feeding). Shift 7:40am–2:55pm; hourly wage range $29.23–$32.73.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or recognized equivalent.
• Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university required or 72 quarter credits/48 semester credits at 100 level or higher.
• Pass through one of PESB approved assessments if required by the district.
• Two years of successful work experience with special education students.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with hygiene, feeding, lifting and basic care as directed by the special education teacher.
• Support student transport and transitions.
• Contribute to behavior management and instructional activities as assigned.
• Assist with IEP preparation and record-keeping under supervision.
• Prepare instructional materials and maintain student records and files.

Skills

Classroom management

Behavior management

Special Education terminology

Lifting techniques

Toileting and feeding

Restraint techniques

Verbal de-escalation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

72 quarter credits / 48 semester credits

Paraeducator apprenticeship

Job description

Clover Park School District Lakeview Hope Academy in Lakewood, WA seeks a Special Education Paraeducator II (1:1) to assist students with disabilities in K–12, under the direction of the SPED teacher and building administrator.

Responsibilities include instruction support, behavior management, material prep, and basic student care (lifting, toileting, feeding). Shift 7:40am–2:55pm; hourly wage range $29.23–$32.73.