Paraeducator - Functional Core Program - High School

Federal Way Public Schools; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 5,400 - 5,700; Full time

Job summary

Federal Way Public Schools is seeking a ParaEducator (School Aide) at Federal Way High School to support students with identified disabilities and assist with functional life skills in an instructional setting.

The selected candidate will work under a certificated teacher, perform personal care and health-related tasks, assist with IEP goals, and help maintain a safe, orderly learning environment.

Qualifications

• Assist students with learning and health care needs under the direction of a certificated teacher.
• Prepare classroom and materials as directed.
• Keep facilities clean and safe.
• Assist students with washing, diapering, toileting, personal care.
• Perform medical procedures as directed by a registered nurse (e.g., medication administration, catheterization, suctioning, tube feeding).
• Lift and position medically fragile students.
• Support students with behavior problems, including restraint when required.

Responsibilities

• Under the teacher's direction, help students meet IEP goals and keep records.
• Prepare classroom materials and maintain a safe, clean learning environment.
• Provide personal care and health support as needed.
• Assist with medical tasks under RN guidance and monitor student well-being.
• Support behavior management and safety in the classroom.

Skills

IEP support

Student supervision

Health care assistance

Job description

• Position Type: ParaEducator (School Aide)/ Special Education Programs
• Date Posted: 8/27/2026
• Location: Federal Way High School
• Date Available: Upon Hire
• Closing Date: 09/03/2026
• Hours per Day: 6.0 hours; $28.60-31.34 DOE
• Days of the Week: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday
• Shift Times: M-Th 7:15am-2:00pm; F 7:15am-1:00pm
• Days per Year: 180

POSITION SUMMARY

The functional core program (FCP) is for students with identified disabilities who demonstrate primary learning needs in the functional life skills domain. This position requires the paraeducator to work under the direction of a certificated teacher. Duties include instructional and non-instructional activities for special education students. The paraeducator's role is to assist students with learning and health care needs such as: feeding, tube feeding, toileting, catheterization, and lifting. This position may also require the paraeducator to work with students who have behavior problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Under the direction of the certificated teacher, the paraeducator will assist students with meeting their IEP goals/objectives and keep accurate records.
• Prepare classroom and materials as directed.
• Keep the facilities clean and safe.
• Assist students with washing, diapering, toileting, assist students with personal hygiene, and other personal care.
• Perform medical procedures and determined by a registered nurse such as: administration of medication, catheterization, suctioning, and tube feeding.
• Lift and properly position medically fragile students frequently.
• Work with students that have behavior problems that may require restraining.