Paraeducator Special Education Resource Room (Elementary)

Mount Vernon School District 320; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

Mount Vernon School District 320 Jefferson Elementary in Mount Vernon, Washington is seeking a Paraeducator for the Special Education Resource Room to support classroom teachers and students. The position runs 180 days, 8am-3pm and offers eligibility for SEBB benefits.

The role requires an AA degree or two years of college, strong communication, and willingness to work with diverse learners, including those with special needs, under supervision and within the district policies.

Qualifications

• AA degree or higher or two years of college (72 quarter credits).
• Ability to meet state reading, math and writing standards (para-educator assessment).
• Experience with high school age students and with special needs students preferred.

Responsibilities

• IEP Transition Support: plan and anticipate monthly transition IEPs.
• Post School Report: assist in information gathering from students before graduation.
• Prepare invitation information sheets for IEP/rew eval meetings with secretary assistance.
• Assist with IEP online student evaluations and program documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HS experience

2+ years college

Special needs exp preferred

Google Apps

Skyward access familiarity

Good communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

AA degree

Two years college

Tools

Google Apps

Skyward

IEP systems

Job description

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Paraeducator Special Education Resource Room (Elementary)

Mount Vernon School District 320 Jefferson Elementary - Mount Vernon, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Mount Vernon School District 320

Job Details

Job ID: 5919628
Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 09, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

BENEFIT INFORMATION

Eligibility for SEBB medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, and LTD if anticipated to reach 630 hours in the school year. Eligibility for retirement based on 3.50 hrs/day or more for 5 or more consecutive months. Optional tax-sheltered annuities: Omni 403(b) and Deferred Compensation Plan. Personal leave, vacation leave (260-day employees only), and sick leave prorated based on FTE.

Selection for interview is based on evaluation of complete application file. Employment offer is based on employee evaluations, discipline history and attendance records, training and experience, references, and interview results. Hourly rate placement contingent upon verification of related WA public school experience.

This position is included in the classified staff non-supervisory bargaining unit. Union shop requirements and the Collective Bargaining Agreement apply to this position.

Employment contingent upon completion and verification of form information and background check with fee to be paid by applicant.

Pay for contracted classified employees is distributed once/month on the last business day of the month. Pay for employees who work less than full year is spread through August. Questions concerning pay processes may be directed to the Personnel Office.

Special Education Resource Room & Transition Support

AFFILIATION: PSE I

SALARY LEVEL: Salary Schedule A

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Building Principal, Executive Director and or Certificated Teacher

Work Year: 180 Days, 8am-3pm

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform skilled support, confidential support to the classroom teacher as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• At a minimum, AA degree or higher, or two years of college (72 quarter credits), or
• Ability to meet State-determined performance standards in reading, math and writing (i.e., para-educator assessment).
• Previous successful experience of working with high school age children; previous experience working with special needs students preferred.
• Bilingual/bicultural preferred.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment plus computer skills with knowledge of Google applications and willingness to learn Skyward and other student data and IEP management systems.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Sensitivity towards children; ability to promote a child’s self concept.
• Ability and willingness to work with students from various backgrounds.
• Organizational skills and flexibility to respond to changing student needs.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff and students, including the monitoring and disciplining of student activities.
• Must be able to function in a calm, efficient, courteous manner under stress and to exercise careful judgment, confidentiality and tact in the performance of duties.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and oral instructions and be able to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Valid First Aid certificate and CPR training required.
• Ability to process student information in a confidential manner.
• Ability to maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and work hours specified under contract.
• Must comply with all district policies and code of professional conduct.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• IEP Transition Support
  • Plan and anticipate transition IEPs on a monthly basis
  • Prepare assessments for transition IEP
  • Conduct transition IEP interview
  • Work with Transition Specialist and IEP manager to determine appropriate student assessments; assist with IEP assessments
  • Distribution transition information to IEP manager
• Post School Report
  • Prior to graduation, assist in gathering contact information from students
  • Assist in follow-up calls to special education students who left the high school in the prior year (June-November); enter information online working to achieve an 80% or better response rate
  • Stay current with webinars and other information provided by the Center for Change in Transition Mount Vernon School District No. 320 8/2021 Page 2 Services
• In cooperation with the high school special education secretary, assist in preparing documentation of invitation information sheets for IEP and re-evaluation meetings, assist with the preparation of prior written notices for IEP and may assist in scheduling appointments as well as create/mail IEP invitations.
• Assist with IEP online student, evaluations and program documentation.
• Perform Such other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Language Skills:
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, students and other employees.
• Mathematical Skills:
  • Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
  • Ability to perform these operations using units of United States currency, weight measurement and volume.
• Reasoning Ability:
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to work in a friendly manner with co-workers, staff and students. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and School Board policies.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT :

• Criminal background clearance
• Professional experience verification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, or talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift 40 pounds and/or push/pull up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. The employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts in some vocational settings. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is continuously responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $27.20 to $35.34 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• JODY ZIEMER
• Email: [e-mail]