Para - SPED 1:1 - 20272225

Thomas Middle School; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Clover Park School District’s Thomas Middle School in Lakewood, Washington is seeking a Special Education 1:1 Paraeducator. The role supports students with significant emotional/behavioral and/or physical disabilities, providing instruction and daily care under a special education teacher.

Responsibilities include behavior management, preparation of materials, and assisting with IEPs. Shift runs 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with a total of 191 work days per year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one of: passing board-approved assessment; associate degree or higher; 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher; or apprenticeship as paraeducator.
• Two years of successful work experience with special education students.
• Board approved assessments: ETS ParaPro, Pearson Paraprofessional, Master Teacher Inc.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction, behavior management, materials prep and primary care for students with special needs.
• Assist with hygiene, lifting, toileting, feeding and related tasks.
• Support transportation, transitions and supervision during school activities.
• Assist with IEP preparation, data collection and documentation under the teacher's direction.

Skills

Verbal de-escalation

Classroom/behavior management

Lifting techniques

Communication with diverse backgrounds

FERPA/HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma / GED

Associate degree or 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits

Apprenticeship for paraeducator

Job description

Para - SPED 1:1 - 20272225

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Job Details

Job ID: 5895309

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 21, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 2, 2026

Job Description

Special Education 1:1 Para

• Students in grades k – 12 who require individual support
• Significant emotional/ behavioral and/or physical disabilities

*HourlyWage Range: $29.23/hr - $32.73/hr

Hours per Day: 6.75

Days per Year: 191

**Shift: 8:30AM - 3:30PM

A complete application will include:

• copy of your high school diploma or recognized equivalent
• unofficial college/university transcripts or passing test results on one of the assessments approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board.

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Job Title:

Classification Level:

Special Education Paraeducator II

E-2

Reports to:

Working Title

Building Administrator

One on One

One on Two

One on Three

One on Four

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Job incumbents work under general direction of the building administrator and under specific direction of the special education teacher. The primary purpose of this job is to assist the assigned student(s) with unique needs in the acquisition of the special education program goals and objectives that cannot otherwise be met through individual accommodation that alone would be sufficient to meet the student’s individual need(s). Provide instruction as assigned, behavior management, preparation of student(s) materials, and primary care of students such as lifting, toileting, washing, appropriate medical intervention and feeding. Assignment may beat the elementary or secondary level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Depending upon the needs of the students and the direction given by the special education teacher, any or all of the following essential functions may be applicable to the job assignment.

• Assists students with hygiene, including suctioning and personal needs, such as lifting, toileting, washing and feeding, including G-tube. Prepares and gives intervention and medication under the direction of a knowledgeable professional.
• Assist student(s) with transport and/or accompany student(s) in transition activities.
• Assists with management of high-risk students that are severely emotionally disturbed and/or dangerous.
• Assists with preparation for and implementation of behavior management techniques, educational and vocational instruction and vocational placement programs.
• Assists with IEP preparation at the direction of the classroom teacher. Monitors timelines for due process with re-evaluations and IEP’s under the guidance of the special education teacher.
• May instruct students incidentally in large or small groups while being primarily responsible for student(s) as assigned by and under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Administers or assists special education teacher with administration of assessment instruments.
• Prepares materials for use by student, teacher and parents; types, hand draws, reproduces and collates.
• Maintains class during special education teacher’s absence. Supervises students during lunch, recess, on and off the bus, assembly, and to other building locations.
• Uses personal computer or laptop for data entry and to produce correspondence and reports; operates, copier, FAX, other office machines and assistive technology devices which the student(s) must use.
• Under the direction of the special education teacher, maintains students records and files such as FTE count, month end reports, schedules, attendance records, credits earned and required classes and credits for graduation. May monitor three (3) year evaluations for state compliance.
• May assist with profile development for education and vocation planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or it’s recognized equivalent (GED) and must meet one of the following:
  • Have received a passing score on one of the assessments approved by the board
  • Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university
  • Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university
  • Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council

Experience

• Two (2) years of successful work experience with special education students.

Board approved assessments

• ETS ParaPro test takers must meet or exceed Washington’s qualifying score of 455.
• Pearson Paraprofessional test takers must meet or exceed 220 (that score is equivalent to the 50 out of 72 scorable multiple choice questions set by the Board).
• Master Teacher Inc. test takers must meet or exceed 65%. A candidate must receive a passing score on each of the two assessments to be certified.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the following:
  • Classroom/behavior management techniques
  • Special Education terminology
  • Lifting, toileting and feeding techniques
  • Restraint techniques
  • Verbal de-escalation
• Ability to work independently and to independently learn operations, procedures. processes and uses of equipment.
• Skill in handling, storing, and transmitting confidential information in compliance with FERPA and HIPAA requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and knowledge of proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to communicate and interact clearly, concisely, courteous and respectfully with students, parents, guardians, volunteers, teachers and other staff with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to adjust to new and different working conditions.
• Ability to