Paraeducator - Non-Mainstream Special Education ILC - SUPPORT

Bethel School District 403; Frederickson (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethel School District 403 seeks a paraeducator for non-mainstream special education ILC support at Frederickson Elementary. The role includes 1:1 student assistance, instructional support, and collaboration with certificated staff to implement individualized education plans.

Training and certification requirements apply, with a structured pay scale and school-year schedule. The position emphasizes direct student support, safety monitoring, and record-keeping, in a high-needs elementary setting.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of required paraeducator certifications or higher education credits as listed in the posting.
• Must complete Right Response Training within 3-5 months of hire and renew annually.

Responsibilities

• Instructs students individually or in small groups to support learning objectives.
• Assist certificated staff in maintaining records and progress for student assessments.
• Provide supervision and support for student safety, behavior management and basic life skills.

Skills

1:1 support

Non-mainstream special education

Instructional assistance

Behavior management

Education

High school diploma

AA degree or higher

Paraeducator certification requirements

72 quarter credits

48 semester credits

Washington Paraeducator certificate program

Job description

Paraeducator - Non-Mainstream Special Education ILC - SUPPORT JobID: 14639

• Date Posted:
  8/21/2026
  
• Location:
  FREDERICKSON ELEM
  (High-Needs School)
  
• Date Available:
  2026-27 School Year
  
• Closing Date:
  08/27/2026
  

POSITION HOURS AND PAY:
This position is for 6.5 hours per day at 164 days per year and 3.5 hours per day at 14 days per year.
7hours per day for 4days for the first year and 2 days each year following until certification is completed. *
Position pay: PSE Salary Schedule Level 5 - $ 25.40

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This is a 1:1 support paraeducator position. A change in assignment and/or location may occur based on student specific needs and variances in school enrollment.
Official Hire Date -
Your hire date with the Bethel School District is based on School Board approval. This date depends on multiple factors and may change without notice. Please contact HR with any questions.
Required Training -
Person hired for this position must complete Right Response Training within 3-5 months of hire. Renewal of Right Response certification must be completed annually prior to expiration date.
Must successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program per State requirements. Paraeducator Certificate Program is dependent upon State funding.
IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for an interview for this instructional paraeducator position you must meet the following federal minimum employment requirements.

• Must be 18 years of age; and
• Hold high school diploma or its equivalent; and one of the following
  • Successfully passed the ETS Para Pro test or Pearson Paraprofessional assessment
  • AA degree or higher
  • Earned seventy-two (72) quarter credits or forty-eight (48) semester credits at an accredited institution of higher education
  • Completion of registered apprenticeship program offered by the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries
  • Successful completion of The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program

You mayprovide unofficial transcripts in your application but will be required to provide official ones upon hire. Not providing required documents could significantly delay your official hire. Please contact HR with questions.
Para testing information. https://www.bethelsd.org/programs-departments/human-resources/career-opportunities/instructional-paraeducator-requirements

This position's responsibilities are to assist certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for non-mainstreamed special education students, generally in a self-contained classroom, and including instructing students individually or in small groups, assisting students with basic life skills, and supervising student behavior activities.

Job Summary:

1. Instructs moderately to severely handicapped students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote student understanding of materials presented. Provides encouragement, reinforcement and achievement of educational objectives and goals defined by certificated staff. Assists in the administration of objective tests or other measurements.
2. Communicates with certificated staff concerning individual student progress; adjusts methods to meet the needs of a wide variety of students; consults with certificated staff concerning remediation or enrichment activities.
3. Assists certificated staff in maintaining records, logs, charts, assignments and other records for assessment of student progress.
4. Attends to student physical and safety needs; monitors students for medical risks such as seizures and behaviors that may result in harm to themselves or others. Corrects behaviors and maintains discipline according to established policies and procedures.
5. Assists students with toileting, which may include catheterization and diapering; attends to the personal hygiene needs of students. Assists students in washing hands and face, brushing teeth and hair, and taking showers.
6. Assists students with interpersonal and personal skills mastery; helps feed students and teaches social aspects of eating with others.
7. Assists students with basic living skills and pre-vocational activities. Works with students to develop communication skills; facilitates integration of students with age-group peers to the extent possible.
8. Establishes and maintains effective communication with students, staff and parents for student progress and safety, and community relations.
9. Provides physical assistance to students, such as lifting or positioning. Uses adaptive equipment to communicate with students; follows and documents procedures established by physical therapist.
10. Monitors need for first aid for students and refers for treatment as appropriate.
11. Maintains cleanliness and hygiene of classroom, implements and equipment. Washes dishes; cleans and disinfects tables and counters; washes and dries clothes, towels, washcloths and bibs.
12. Alerts qualified district staff to student problems.
13. Locates, prepares and/or modifies materials for student use, enrichment activities and special projects under the direction of certificated staff.
14. Prepares, duplicates, collates and distributes materials; operates a variety of office equipment.
15. Maintains physical appearance of classroom and other assigned areas; maintains, assembles and stores therapeutic and other equipment as assigned; maintains supplies as assigned.
16. May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams. Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines.
17. Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

1. Alerts qualified district staff to student problems.
2. Locates, prepares and/or modifies materials for student use, enrichment activities and special projects under the direction of certificated staff.
3. Prepares, duplicates, collates and distributes materials; operates a variety of office equipment.
4. Maintains physical appearance of classroom and other assigned areas; maintains, assemblies and stores therapeutic and other equipment as assigned; maintains supplies as assigned.
5. May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams. Models appropriate and