Intervention Paraeducator (10174 FedP)
Evergreen Public Schools Heritage High School - Vancouver, Washington Open in Google Maps
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Job Details
Job ID: 5932413
Application Deadline: Sep 24, 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 18, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Job Description
INTERVENTION PARAEDUCATOR
LOCATION:Heritage High School
REPORTS TO:
Instructor/Building Principal
DEPARTMENT:
Federal Programs
Hours / Work Times
7 Hours Per Day (8:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid lunch)
190 Days Per Year (180 student days/10 holidays)
Position Contingent Upon Grant Funding
Must meet Paraeducator Employment Requirements as follows*:
- Be at least eighteen (18) years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent;AND
- 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);or
- Hold an Associate Degree or higher from an accredited college or university;or
- Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university;or
- Have completed a Paraeducator Apprenticeship Program (program must be registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council).
*If you do not meet the required qualifications listed above, your name will be screened out from the list of qualified candidates
Upon hire, new paraeducators will be required to complete state required training offered through Evergreen School District.
Position Duration
Permanent
Classification Group
Paraeducator Class II
Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $25.95 to $32.95 Per Hour / Per Negotiated
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 .
- Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.
Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
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.
SUMMARY STATEMENT
Under the supervision of the building Principal, the Intervention Paraeducator will assist in the delivery of instructional activities, working closely with students on an individual as well as a small group basis. They will collaborate with administrators, teachers and counselors in the delivery of a tutoring program to assist students to reach and maintain academic and behavioral success.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Communicate effectively with students.
- Assist in providing one-to-one and group instruction to students according to instructional goals.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining a learning environment to accelerate academic and social-emotional learning.
- Utilize the principles and processes of student-centered instruction in providing support for academic and social outcomes.
- Utilize foundational academic and social-emotional concepts to provide effective student support.
- Maintain accurate data on student progress.
- Assist in administering and scoring formal and informal tests.
- Implement behavioral management strategies using the emphasis and techniques that have been outlined by the instructor and intervention plan.
- Assist in organizing and preparing a variety of instructional materials.
- Assist in State/Federal recordkeeping as necessary.
- Attend various training sessions as necessary so as to maintain an up-to-date understanding of the program.
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%)
- Bending (33-66%)
- Stooping (33-66%)
- Reaching (33-66%)
- Acceptable Attendance
- Writing (Up to 33%)
MENTAL DEMANDS REQUIRED
- Verbal Communication (66-100%)
- Reading Documents (66-100%)
- Confidentiality (66-100%)
- Written Communication (Up to 33%)
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks (66-100%)
- Constant Interruptions (66-100%)
Percentages of requirements of physical and mental tasks are only an estimate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability will be considered in order for them to perform the essential functions of the job.
(66-100%) = Continuously
(33-66%) = Frequently
(Up to 33%) = Occasionally
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY
Computer, typewriter, copy machines, telephone, and all other tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions as listed above.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- AA degree or higher, the equivalent of two years of college, or has passed the ETS ParaPro Assessment (also known as the Praxis) with a score of 461 or greater.
- Basic typing/keyboarding.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience working with students in academic areas preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.
- Demonstrated ability to work with and supervise students.
- Must possess personal characteristics of flexibility, initiative, cooperativeness, and confidentiality.
- Demonstrated ability or willingness to learn computer skills.
- Demonstrated ability to operate the office equipment as listed above.
- Demonstrated ability to perform under conditions of constant interruption.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.
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. 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
- Caleb.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
Job Categories
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
Contact Information
- Human Resources
- 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive
- Vancouver, Washington 98684
- Phone: (360) 604-4014
- Email: human_resources@evergreenps.org