One-on-One GATE Paraeducator

GATE; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) in Vancouver, Washington invites applications for a Special Program Paraeducator 1, GATE. This one-on-one paraeducator position is 6.5 hours per day, 9 months per year, starting immediately.

The role supports students with disabilities and requires collaboration with teachers and school staff. Qualifications include high school diploma or GED, plus college credits or ParaPro assessment; experience with children in educational settings preferred.

Qualifications

• Documentation verifying a high school diploma or GED AND
• One of the following: official transcripts verifying an Associate's degree (90 quarter, 60 semester) OR 72 quarter or 48 semester credits from an accredited university, college, community college or business school; OR ETS ParaPro Assessment result of 461 or higher
• One year of related experience working with children in an educational setting preferred
• Successful experience as part of an educational team preferred
• Experience which demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and skills in working effectively in a team environment
• Possess excellent problem solving, analytical, and conflict resolution skills and ability to think quickly
• Experience working with children with moderate to severe disabilities preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage behavior and assist students during class activities in small groups or individually, providing instructional assistance as directed by certificated staff.
• De-escalate students having an emotional/behavioral crisis and carry out behavior management plans as appropriate.
• Dispense medication to students following district policy and care for personal hygiene needs of students with disabilities.
• Produce and assemble teaching materials as directed by appropriate certificated staff and assist with data entry, record keeping, and filing.
• Observe assigned students and intervene to ensure safety; attend training meetings to broaden expertise in working with students with special needs.

Skills

Communication skills

De-escalation training

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree credits

ETS ParaPro Assessment 461+

Tools

Computer/Adaptive technologies

Job description

Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) in Vancouver, Washington invites applications for a Special Program Paraeducator 1, GATE. This one-on-one paraeducator position is 6.5 hours per day, 9 months per year, starting immediately.

The role supports students with disabilities and requires collaboration with teachers and school staff. Qualifications include high school diploma or GED, plus college credits or ParaPro assessment; experience with children in educational settings preferred.