Para - SPED 1:1 - 20273124

Beachwood Elementary-JBLM; Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Beachwood Elementary-JBLM in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA is hiring a Special Education 1:1 Para. This role supports students with significant emotional/behavioral and/or physical disabilities, providing direct instruction, behavior management, and essential personal care.

Expected shift is 7:30am - 2:45pm; starting immediately. The position may involve responsibilities at elementary or secondary levels, with the intent to support the assigned student(s) in achieving Individualized Education

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its recognized equivalent (GED) and must meet one of the following: passing score on approved assessments, associate degree or higher, 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher, or completion of a paraeducator apprenticeship.
• Two years of successful work experience with special education students.
• Requires knowledge of classroom/behavior management techniques, special education terminology, lifting, toileting and feeding techniques, restraint techniques and verbal de-escalation.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with hygiene, including suctioning and personal needs, such as lifting, toileting, washing and feeding, including G-tube; prepare and administer interventions and medication under supervision.
• Assist with student transport and transitions.
• Support behavior management techniques and implement educational and vocational instruction.
• Assist with IEP preparation and monitor due process timelines under the teacher's direction.
• Maintain and prepare materials and assist with data entry and reporting as required.

Skills

Behavior management

De-escalation

Feeding techniques

Education

HS diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

72 credit hours/Advanced coursework

Paraeducator apprenticeship

Job description

Clover Park School District Beachwood Elementary-JBLM - Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

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

Shift: 7:30am - 2:45pm

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Job Title:

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 assistthe assigned student(s) with unique needs in the acquisition ofthe special education program goals and objectivesthat cannot otherwise be met through individualaccommodation that alone would be sufficientto 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, appropriatemedical 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 instructs 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 Professional Educator Standards 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.
• EST ParaPathways test takers must meet or exceed a score of 324 on the Reading and Writing sub test and 325 on the Mathematics sub test. (Bridge option is available for eligible test takers.)
• ETS ParaPro test takers must meet or exceed Washington’s qualifying score of 455 prior to August 31, 2026.
• 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