School Paraprofessional: Empower Students & Classrooms

Ampersand Therapy LLC; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) with company matching

Licensure/CEU reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Referral bonuses

No non-compete clauses

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy LLC is seeking a School Paraprofessional in Bellevue, WA for the 2026–2027 school year. This full-time, in-person position supports students with learning, independence, and daily living skills under teacher guidance.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent), prior experience with children, and the ability to work with students who may have behavioral or toileting needs.

Qualifications

• Experience with children in educational settings is required.
• Ability to support students with disabilities or behavioral needs.
• Strong communication, patience, flexibility, and teamwork are essential.
• Must complete district onboarding and background checks.
• Candidate may support toileting needs and behavioral supports.

Responsibilities

• Support students individually or in small groups under teachers' direction.
• Assist with classroom activities, instruction, and daily routines.
• Support accommodations and strategies per IEPs.
• Help students build academic, communication, social, and daily living skills.
• Follow behavior support plans and encourage positive engagement.
• Assist with transitions, supervision, and personal care as needed.
• Communicate student progress to supervising teacher.
• Maintain student confidentiality and safe learning environment.

Skills

Experience working with children

Behavioral and toileting support

Strong communication

Teamwork

Following teacher directions

Disabilities/behavioral needs support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

72 quarter credits / 48 semester credits (100 level+).

Associate degree or higher

ETS ParaPro or equivalent assessment (455+ score)

Job description

Ampersand Therapy LLC is seeking a School Paraprofessional in Bellevue, WA for the 2026–2027 school year. This full-time, in-person position supports students with learning, independence, and daily living skills under teacher guidance.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED (or equivalent), prior experience with children, and the ability to work with students who may have behavioral or toileting needs.