ParaEducator - Resource Room/Supervision

Mead School District; Country Homes (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Mead School District seeks a ParaEducator for Highland Middle School to support students in the Resource Room and supervise activities. The role runs Monday through Friday, 10:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., assisting the Special Education teacher and implementing behavior plans as directed.

You will help with instructional tasks, data collection, and classroom preparation. Ideal candidate will work well with diverse learners, communicate with staff, and help maintain a positive, safe learning environment

Qualifications

• Supports students with disabilities in instructional and social-emotional needs.
• Assists teachers with instruction in small or large groups.
• Follows plans and safety policies for student well-being.

Responsibilities

• Supports teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social emotional needs of students with disabilities.
• Provide instructional support and assistance in teaching and learning as needed in small or large group situations to reinforce learning objectives.
• Assist teachers with various duties related to the instruction of students such as observing, recording data, charting behavior, and classroom preparation.
• Follow and implement plans, procedures, strategies, or tasks as directed by an administrator or certificated staff.
• Follow district and local governing agency policies for protecting the health, safety, and well-being of children.
• Assist in maintaining safety, behavior, decorum, and order in common areas including, but not limited to, cafeteria, playground, corridors, study halls, gymnasium, auditorium, locker rooms, parking lots, crosswalks, detention rooms, and school busses.
• Understand and utilize the behavior management plans of the classrooms, building and programs being supported.
• Provide any information requested by teachers/administrators for development of the IEP.
• Assist in preparation of materials that are designated as needed in the lesson plan.
• Understand and utilize the behavior management plans of the classrooms, building and programs being supported.
• Assist teacher with crisis intervention while following a student’s individual behavior plan or ERP (Emergency Response Plan) as written by IEP team.
• Work collaboratively with the Special Education teacher, classroom teachers and other para educators.
• Communicate with Special Education teachers regarding questions, concerns or comments related to students’ academic and social progress.
• Communicate with Special Education teacher regarding questions about support and/or instructional plans for students.
• Learn and apply approaches/strategies to use when working with students in an instructional setting.
• Demonstrate interest in working with students, including those with special needs.
• Encourage and model expected behavior.
• Fade supports to individual students, as directed by teacher(s). Document fading of supports per student’s IEP, as directed by teacher(s).
• May assist in collection of data on student mastery of behavior goals/objectives using criteria/checklist developed by special educator.
• Build and maintain a positive, caring relationship with all students.
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with all members of the school community.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for diversity among all members of the school/department or district community.

Skills

Student support

Behavior management

Classroom assistance

Data collection

Job description

ParaEducator - Resource Room/Supervision

Mead WA Highland Middle School - Spokane, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5918363
Application Deadline: Sep 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

September 9, 2026
Vacancy Notice

ParaEducator

Special Education – Resource Room

Highland Middle School

Monday – Friday/Continuing

M-F 10:45-2:45

JOB SUMMARY

The Paraeducator(Special Education) provides support and assistance in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students receiving special education services. The duties of the position may vary based upon specific assignment. Duties may also change at any time based upon administration or teacher reevaluation of student or program need.

Essential Functions

• Supports teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social emotional needs of students with disabilities.
• Provide instructional support and assistance in teaching and learning as needed in small or large group situations to reinforce learning objectives.
• Assist teachers with various duties related to the instruction of students such as observing, recording data, charting behavior, and classroom preparation.
• Follow and implement plans, procedures, strategies, or tasks as directed by an administrator or certificated staff.
• Follow district and local governing agency policies for protecting the health, safety, and well-being of children.
• Assist in maintaining safety, behavior, decorum, and order in common areas including, but not limited to, cafeteria, playground, corridors, study halls, gymnasium, auditorium, locker rooms, parking lots, crosswalks, detention rooms, and school busses.
• Understand and utilize the behavior management plans of the classrooms, building and programs being supported.
• Provide any information requested by teachers/administrators for development of the IEP.
• Assist in preparation of materials that are designated as needed in the lesson plan.
• Understand and utilize the behavior management plans of the classrooms, building and programs being supported.
• Assist teacher with crisis intervention while following a student’s individual behavior plan or ERP (Emergency Response Plan) as written by IEP team.
• Work collaboratively with the Special Education teacher, classroom teachers and other para educators.
• Communicate with Special Education teachers regarding questions, concerns or comments related to students’ academic and social progress.
• Communicate with Special Education teacher regarding questions about support and/or instructional plans for students.
• Learn and apply approaches/strategies to use when working with students in an instructional setting.
• Demonstrate interest in working with students, including those with special needs.
• Encourage and model expected behavior.
• Fade supports to individual students, as directed by teacher(s). Document fading of supports per student’s IEP, as directed by teacher(s).
• May assist in collection of data on student mastery of behavior goals/objectives using criteria/checklist developed by special educator.
• Build and maintain a positive, caring relationship with all students.
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with all members of the school community.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for diversity among all members of the school/department or district community.