Paraeducator, General 18475-2026

Hudson's Bay High School; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Hudson's Bay High School operates under Vancouver Public Schools in Vancouver, WA and is seeking a paraeducator to support general instruction. The position is part-time (2.5 hours daily for 9 months) and non-exempt under FLSA, with a strong emphasis on student safety, behavior support, and collaboration with certificated teachers.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, and may provide transcripts or ParaPro assessment results.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Official transcripts or ETS ParaPro Assessment result (455+) required for external applicants.
• One year of related experience preferred; ability to work in a team with teachers.

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated teachers with student learning and behavior.
• Support small groups and individual students as directed.
• Maintain safe, positive classroom environment and monitor student progress.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents and staff while protecting confidentiality.
• Follow teacher instructions and adapt to diverse student needs.
• Assist with grading and record-keeping under supervision.
• Provide supervision and ensure student safety and security at all times.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree / 72 credits / 48 credits option or ParaPro 455+

Tools

Computer literacy

Adaptive technologies

Job description

Paraeducator, General 18475-2026

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Job Details

Job ID: 5810161
Application Deadline: Oct 07, 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Paraeducator, General

2.5 hours per day, 9 months per year

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt

We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public Schools (VPS). All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

Resumes should include education, relevant experience (including current position), and skills which highlight the qualifications of the position to which a person is applying.

All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their degree, education or credits, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

Internal applicants must have official transcripts to confirm education on file or included with the application.

External applicants must include official transcripts to confirm education or ETS ParaPro Assessment results with application.

Qualifications:

• Documentation verifying a high school diploma or GED AND
• One of the following: official transcripts verifying an Associate’s Degree (90 quarter, 60 semester) OR 72 quarter or 48 semester credits from an accredited university, college, community college or business school; OR ETS ParaPro Assessment result of 455 or higher
• One year of related experience working with children in an educational setting preferred
• Successful experience as part of an educational team preferred
• Experience which demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and skills in working effectively in a team environment, providing support to achieve the desired goal(s) for the classroom and/or program area
• Possess excellent problem solving, analytical, and conflict resolution skills and ability to think quickly

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with and appreciate individuals from diverse, socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to learn and use a computer monitor, keyboard, and appropriate adaptive technologies
• Ability to successfully implement educational programs and manage student behavior positively with direction from the teacher
• Ability to ensure student safety and resolve conflicts
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to effectively prioritize competing demands and be flexible with assigned tasks and schedules
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment

Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift, move, physically restrain a child of the size required by the job
• Ability to independently and safely escort students around the school building and grounds
• Ability to observe the behavior of students, both visually and by listening
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements

Essential Functions:

• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serve as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Participate in professional learning opportunities to broaden expertise in working with diverse student populations
• With support from certificated teachers, identify student learning needs, monitor student progress toward learning goals, and maintain accurate student data
• In cooperation with certificated teachers, work with individual students or small groups to achieve academic, behavioral, social emotional, basic life skills and other areas as assigned
• Work with small groups of students some of whom have special needs, including behavior needs, assisting with class work
• Monitor students to maintain an effective classroom environment that allows certificated teachers to provide small group or one-on one instruction
• With guidance provided by certificated teachers, provide instruction where students are engaged and productive
• Utilize lesson plans and follow verbal directions to provide targeted instruction to students as directed by the certificated teachers
• Collect and communicate information regarding student progress to the certificated teachers in order for appropriate adjustments to interventions and supports to be made
• With guidance provided by certificated teachers, assist to grade/correct papers and homework utilizing a rubric or key
• Provide supervision and ensure safety and security of students
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by administrator in alignment with their job classification

Benefits/Compensation:

Salary range: New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the salary range. However, employees who have verified prior years of service in a similar occupational status from other Washington School Districts or Education School Districts, may receive experience credit towards salary placement. Salary schedules can be accessed here .

Benefits: Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits. Detailed information, including further eligibility criteria, can be found here .

Retirement: Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Eligibility is based on FTE. Detailed information can be found here .

Time Off: Vancouver Public Schools offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Comprehensive Professional Agreement (CPA) for this position VAESP CPA .

Position Type: Day Shift
Salary: $25.88 to $31.45 Hourly

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