Paraeducator: Integrated Communication & Sensory Support

Vancouver Public Schools; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays & leave

Flexible spending accounts

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Vancouver Public Schools seeks a Special Program Paraeducator 2 to support a student in the Integrated Communication & Sensory Program. This one-on-one role covers a 6.5-hour day for nine months, with non-exempt status under the FLSA.

The position requires collaboration with teachers and related staff, along with adherence to district training and safety procedures. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, relevant experience in education, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED and one of: official transcripts for an Associate’s degree or 72 quarter/48 semester credits; OR ETS ParaPro Assessment score of 461 or higher.
• One year of related experience in education preferred.
• Experience as part of an educational team preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team to support classroom goals.
• Ability to problem-solve, analyze, and handle conflict.
• Experience with children with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect.
• Work as a team member to assist the teacher and implement goals on individual IEPs.
• Monitor and collect data as directed by the teacher and support various therapies.
• Assist with materials preparation and data collection records.
• Observe student behavior and intervene to ensure safety and well-being.
• Attend training meetings to broaden expertise in working with students with special needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

CPI training

Computer literacy

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Flexible schedule

Autism awareness

De-escalation techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Vancouver Public Schools seeks a Special Program Paraeducator 2 to support a student in the Integrated Communication & Sensory Program. This one-on-one role covers a 6.5-hour day for nine months, with non-exempt status under the FLSA.

The position requires collaboration with teachers and related staff, along with adherence to district training and safety procedures. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, relevant experience in education, and strong interpersonal skills.