On-Call Paraeducator

State of Washington

Vancouver (WA)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 36,000

Part time

8 days ago

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Job summary

CDHY at Washington School for the Deaf in Vancouver, WA seeks on-call paraeducators to support instruction and student wellness. Duties include carrying out lesson plans, adapting instruction, supervising behavior, and assisting with assessments. Must be fluent in ASL and English, with strong Deaf culture knowledge, and able to lift up to 30 lbs and work on short notice.

Telework not available. Positions are school-year based with no guaranteed hours; candidates may cover for staff absences and

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 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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.

Skills

ASL Fluency

Written English

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Lifts 30 lbs

Field trip supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 has been extended to widen the applicant pool and will tentatively close on September 16, 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're 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

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

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.

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 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.

Supplemental Information

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).

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.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

Read About Our Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Holiday Note

Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note on Exempt Employees

Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave