On-Call Paraeducator

State of Washington Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY) seeks on-call paraeducators for the Vancouver, WA campus. This school-year position supports classrooms and field trips, with no telework option and flexible scheduling to cover staff absences.

Responsibilities include instructional support, student supervision, and collaboration with staff to promote student learning and safety. A high school diploma and ASL/English fluency are required.

Qualifications

• Fluency in ASL and written English.
• Ability to work on short notice to cover staff absences.
• Willing to lift up to 30 lbs and walk campus.
• Must pass state and federal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction and supervision of students in classrooms, jobs, and field trips.
• Modifies instruction to meet individual learning needs and supports reading comprehension.
• Supervises behavior per student plans and administers tests or quizzes.
• Participates in meetings to advocate for student development and wellness.
• Reports concerns about student safety and well‑being as required.

Skills

ASL fluency

Written English

Deaf culture knowledge

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

On-Call Paraeducator

On-Call

Vancouver, WA

Note - This is a school year-based position and is not scheduled to work during annual school closures. This position provides coverage in the absence of staff or need for additional staffing for the campus program.

This recruitment will tentatively close on November 3, 2026. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision at any time. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. Applicant materials are reviewed weekly.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Our Agency:

The Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY) is an educational community and statewide resource committed to ensuring all deaf and hard of hearing students in Washington reach their full potential. Our agency offers a variety of services including academic, residential, outreach services, and professional development. CDHY celebrates all language experiences and deaf culture. We are committed to providing the best individualized learning experience for all students we serve. Washington School for the Deaf is the campus school for the Center and offers educational programming for preschool through age 21 in Vancouver, WA.

Our Staff:

Our employees are more than just workers. They are part of a community, network, and family. Each staff member serves as a role model to students. We are looking for people that can contribute, grow, think, and dream. We thrive in a culture that embraces diversity and rewards imagination. CDHY is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion! Our agency strives to create an inclusive and diverse learning community with emphasis on access, success, and equity by recruiting, retaining, and ensuring the success of diverse students, faculty, and staff. CDHY aims to build a community that values and respects one another by providing the best learning environment for faculty, staff, and student success.

About the position:

CDHY is seeking to fill on-call Paraeducator positions. These positions are located at the WSD campus location and telework options are not available.

Position schedule:

This is an on-call position and working hours are not guaranteed. This position could be scheduled Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:00pm, and Friday 7:30am-1:30pm to cover for staff absences.

Duty: Instruction Assistance

Provides instruction and supervision of students in various educational settings including classroom, job environments and off-campus settings (field trip locations).

• Works directly with students to carry out lesson plans and activities.
• Modifies instruction to meet the individual learning needs of students, to include adapting language, assisting with reading for comprehension; providing students with choices to ensure engagement and comprehension.
• Supervises and corrects student behavior per students' individual behavioral plans.
• Administers tests, quizzes and assists with various assessments.
• Participates in various meetings to advocate and report on student development and assists academic leadership by providing input for student learning and overall wellness needs.

Duty: Role Modeling

Provides a positive learning experience for students through professional action and behavior.

• Provides instruction to students by demonstrating positive and professional interactions with others.
• Maintains positive relationships with students by fostering an environment of openness and honesty.

Duty: Reporting and Communication

Provides a safe environment for students by communicating concerns or information pertaining to student wellness, safety and learning needs.

• Acts as a mandated reporter, committed to reporting any concern of neglect or abuse of students to the appropriate authority.
• Participates in student learning and development by reporting and communicating any relevant information regarding individual student needs as required by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Fluency in ASL and written English.
• Strong knowledge of Deaf culture.
• Ability to work on short notice to cover for staff absences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Willing and able to work with students from Pre-K – 12th grade.
• Willing and able to adapt to changes in assignment as needed.
• Must be willing and able to lift, push or pull up to 30 lbs.
• Must be willing and able to walk distances in and around the WSD campus and grounds.
• Must be willing and able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to work outside.
• Must be willing and able to travel to various field trip locations to monitor students.
• Must be able to successfully pass state and federal background checks.
• Must be willing and able to be a mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Paraprofessional certification.
• Vocational training experience.
• Some experience working in an education setting with pre-k-12th grade students.

CDHY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The candidate selected for this position will be required to pass federal and state criminal background screening.

This position includes representation option with the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

This position is ineligible for benefits (medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, and retirement).

Please provide at least 3 professional references.

Remote/Telework options are not available for this position.

This is a school year-based position and is not scheduled to work during annual school closures, which includes winter, spring, and summer break.

Salary information:

This position is paid in accordance with the Washington General Government pay scale at a Range 39 with dual language (5%) premium pay.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email the Human Resources office at [e-mail].