Paraeducator - Non-Mainstream Special Education SUPPORT-PM Class

Bethel School District, WA; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Bethel School District in Tacoma, WA, seeks a Paraeducator for 1:1 afternoon support at Thompson Learning Center (High-Needs School). The role involves assisting certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for non-mainstreamed special education students, including individual or small-group instruction.

Responsibilities include supervising student behavior, aiding with basic life skills, and maintaining records under staff guidance.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass ParaPathways or Pearson Paraprofessional assessment.
• AA degree or higher or 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits.
• Complete the Washington State Paraeducator Certificate Program.
• Complete Right Response Training within 3–5 months of hire.
• Official transcripts may be requested; provide details if asked.
• Renewal of Right Response certification annually prior to expiration.

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated staff with instructional activities for non-mainstreamed special education students.
• Instruct students individually or in small groups with learning activities.
• Monitor student safety and behavior following school policies.
• Assist with daily living skills, toileting, and personal hygiene needs.
• Support communication skills and integration with age-group peers.
• Maintain records and communicate student progress to staff and parents.
• Prepare and modify teaching materials under supervision.
• Assist with classroom cleanliness and equipment upkeep.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA degree or higher

72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits

Registered apprenticeship program (WA)

Master Teacher Paraeducator Online Training Program

ParaPathways/ Paraprofessional assessment

Paraeducator Certificate Program (state)

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Bethel School District 403

Paraeducator - Non-Mainstream Special Education SUPPORT-PM Class JobID: 14715

• Date Posted:
  9/17/2026
  
• Location:
  THOMPSON LEARNING CENTER (TLC)
  (High-Needs School)
  
• Closing Date:
  09/23/2026
  

POSITION HOURS AND PAY:
This position is for 3.25hours per day at 178 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 AFTERNOON 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 anyquestions.
Required Training -
Person hired for this position must also complete Right Response Training within 3-5 months of hire.

*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 ParaPathways Assessment orPearson 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 ofThe 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.
Must complete Right Response Training and receive qualifications within 3-5 months (currently says 6 on some postings). Renewal of Right Response certification must be completed annualy prior to expiration date.

Description:

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:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Depending upon individual assignment, the Paraeducator - Non-Mainstream Special Education may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:
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