Paraeducator

Ampersand Therapy LLC; Bellevue, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy LLC is hiring multiple paraeducators for the 2026–2027 school year in Bellevue, WA. These in-person, school-based positions support students with classwork, IEP accommodations, and classroom routines under a certified teacher.

We offer W-2 employment with healthcare benefits, a 401(k) with company match, paid sick leave, and a collaborative Ampersand Therapy team dedicated to helping students thrive.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional district qualifications may apply.
• Ability to follow teacher direction and work effectively with students and school staff.
• Strong communication skills, patience, and professionalism.
• Experience working with children or students with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with classwork, learning activities, and IEP accommodations under the direction of a certified teacher.
• Reinforce positive behavior strategies and help maintain a supportive classroom environment.
• Supervise students during transitions, lunch, recess, and other parts of the school day.
• Help prepare materials and support classroom routines.
• Depending on the assignment, assist students with personal care, feeding, or mobility.
• Collaborate with teachers and specialists while maintaining student confidentiality.

Skills

Following teacher direction

Communication skills

Patience

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

**Job Title:**Paraeducator**Pay Range:**$25-27/hour**Job Description:****School-Based Paraeducator | Multiple Openings | Full-Time | 2026–2027 School Year | Bellevue WA** Ampersand Therapy is hiring **multiple paraeducators** to support students during the 2026–2027 school year. We are a women- and therapist-founded company that values the people who help students thrive. If you enjoy building relationships with students and working as part of a school team, we’d love to hear from you! **Job Highlights*** In-person, school-based openings* Assignment dates: ASAP–June 2027* Assignments may include classroom, special education, resource room, or one-on-one support **Responsibilities*** Assist students with classwork, learning activities, and IEP accommodations under the direction of a certified teacher* Reinforce positive behavior strategies and help maintain a supportive classroom environment* Supervise students during transitions, lunch, recess, and other parts of the school day* Help prepare materials and support classroom routines* Depending on the assignment, assist students with personal care, feeding, or mobility* Collaborate with teachers and specialists while maintaining student confidentiality **Qualifications*** High school diploma or equivalent; additional district qualifications may apply* Ability to follow teacher direction and work effectively with students and school staff* Strong communication skills, patience, and professionalism* Experience working with children or students with disabilities preferred **Benefits & Perks*** W-2 employment* Healthcare benefits for eligible employees\\** 401(k) with company match* Paid sick leave* Support from a responsive Ampersand Therapy team*Healthcare benefit eligibility is based on the assigned FTE and plan terms.*We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run.We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area. We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!