Para Educator, Special Education Service Provider Assistant (DIST)

SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL DIST 201; Sunnyside (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnyside School District is seeking a Para Educator, Special Education Service Provider Assistant. This district role supports intervention plans and collaboration with teachers and staff to deliver services to students in need.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, with preferred English/Spanish communication skills and the ability to maintain confidential student data and assist with assessments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pass State Assessment for Para Educators; or Associate Degree or higher; or 72-quarter college credits or 48-semester credits at the one hundred level or higher; or Completed an apprenticeship as a para educator registered with the WA Council.
• Excellent oral communication skills in English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Follows oral and written directions, including intervention plans.
• Interacts appropriately with the teacher and other personnel involved in the student’s program.
• Identifies and reports changes in the student or equipment.
• Input student data into the management system.
• Maintains and cleans equipment, adhering to infection control protocol.
• Organizes and schedules meetings for supervising staff.
• Assists in screening of students and obtaining consent forms.

Skills

Oral communication

Spanish language

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

WA apprenticeship para educator

72-quarter credits / 48-semester credits

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database software

Job description

Para Educator, Special Education Service Provider Assistant (DIST)

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Job Details

HOURS/DAYS: 7.0/190 (Prorated for 2026-2027 school year)

BENEFITS: Para Educator Benefits

Based on student enrollment and need

Sunnyside School District

Job Description

Must be 21 years of age or older.

Required: Must upload a copy of High School diploma, High School transcript, or G.E.D.

POSITION TITLE: Para Educator, Special Education Service Provider Assistant (DIST)

LOCATION: District

DATE POSTED: 09/29/2026

JOB NUMBER: CL064-27-10

HOURS/DAYS: 7.0/190 (Prorated for 2026-2027 school year)

BENEFITS: Para Educator Benefits

Essential Functions

• Follows oral and written directions, including intervention plans.
• Interacts appropriately with others involved in the student’s program, including the teacher and other personnel.
• Identifies and reports changes in the student or equipment.
• Daily use of a variety of computer programs for intervention and documentation.
• Prepares work area and materials for use including setup of specific equipment.
• Accompanies the student from classroom to service area or prepares classroom for service delivery.
• Implements documented treatment/intervention plans developed by the special education service provider or supervising certificated staff.
• Accurately collects and records subjective and objective data.
• Record student’s status with regard to established objectives as stated in the treatment plan and report this information to the supervising special education service provider or supervising certificated staff.
• Assists the special education service provider or supervising certificated staff in the screening of students.
• Assist the special education service provider or supervising certificated staff in obtaining consent forms.
• Organize and schedule meetings for the supervising special education service provider or supervising certificated staff.
• Accurately input student data into the management system.
• Observation of students in various settings.
• Responsible for conducting individualized testing/assessment of students.
• Collect and distribute assessment/rating forms.
• Maintains and cleans equipment, adhering to infection control protocol.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information pertaining to students and their families.
• Participates in classroom activities as requested by the special education service provider or supervising certificated staff.
• May include playground, cafeteria and general student supervision duties.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Other Functions

• Engages in various clerical tasks, including filing and copying.
• Participates in conferences with the special education service provider or supervising certificated staff as requested by the principal, special education director, or special education service provider or supervising certificated staff.
• Participates in educational facility trainings and meetings as requested by the special education service provider or supervising certificated staff.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Daily work will be assigned and supervised by special education service provider or supervising certificated staff (?).

Reports to the Building Principal/Special Education Director. Interacts regularly with various support staff, and other district employees.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The daily work is performed in an office/classroom setting and at various sites within the district. The job incumbent is often required to: stand or sit for prolonged periods; be exposed to computer display terminals for prolonged periods; and meet externally imposed and inflexible deadlines. The incumbent is sometimes required to: be exposed to infectious diseases; and deal with distraught, angry or hostile individuals.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Pass State Assessment for Para Educators; or

Associate Degree or higher; or

72-quarter college credits or 48-semester credits at the one hundred level or higher; or

Completed an apprenticeship as a para educator, in a program

registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training

Council.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral communication skills in both English and Spanish preferred.
• Sensitivity to cultural and language differences.
• Ability to work with students individually and in groups.
• Respects and appropriately considers age, gender, cultural/linguistic background and related factors when providing services.
• Ability to pay close attention to visual and auditory detail.
• Ability to work with students and adults in a positive and cooperative manner.
• Knowledge of speech language pathology equipment, vision support equipment/technology, materials and procedures preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to discriminate and produce a wide range of speech sounds.
• Able to pass a screening of basic communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability, as the job combines direct intervention, classroom work, equipment/materials maintenance and clerical responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and flexibility in providing a variety of practice activities to students who need encouragement and positive reinforcement.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• May require the ability to produce accurate documents using word processing, spreadsheet and database software on both Macintosh and PC computers.

Licenses/Special Requirements

One or more of the following credentials is preferred:

• Associate’s degree from a speech language pathology assistant program recognized by ASHA; or
• Bachelor’s degree; or
• Completion of a college based speech language pathology assistant certificate

Valid photo identification.

Social Security Card.

WSP/FBI fingerprint/background clearance.

Fair Labor Standards Act

EVALUATION: Building Principal and/or Special Education Director

* * The list of essential functions in this job description is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by determination of an appropriate administrator and Human Resources.

Approved by:

Appropriate Administrator (date) Human Resources (date)

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$26.54 to $26.54 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required