LifeSkills Classroom Para Educator – Special Ed Support

Sage Crest Elementary; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Sage Crest Elementary in Kennewick, WA is seeking a Para/Special Services/Life Skills Classroom paraeducator. Location is Sage Crest Elementary School, working 6.5 hours per day for 180 days per year.

Salary ranges from $23.15 to $26.65 per hour with potential up to $0.60/hour extra based on college credits earned. The role involves supporting students with special needs in a life skills setting, collaborating with teachers and other staff.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information and read and respond to email.
• Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within 30 days of hire and yearly thereafter.
• Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.
• CPI training must be obtained at the next available opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Work with and supervise students who have special needs.
• Assist with life skills activities in a classroom setting.
• Carry out educational instruction, diapering, feeding or tube feeding, lifting and positioning.
• May be required to administer medication and/or catheterize students with training.
• Keep documentation to monitor student progress.
• Work as part of a team with the special education teacher, other paraeducators and specialists.

Skills

English language proficiency

Basic computer skills

First-aid certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA degree or 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits

ETS test passing score

Job description

Sage Crest Elementary in Kennewick, WA is seeking a Para/Special Services/Life Skills Classroom paraeducator. Location is Sage Crest Elementary School, working 6.5 hours per day for 180 days per year.

Salary ranges from $23.15 to $26.65 per hour with potential up to $0.60/hour extra based on college credits earned. The role involves supporting students with special needs in a life skills setting, collaborating with teachers and other staff.