Special Education (Designed Instruction) Paraeducator, Trentwood Elementary

Trentwood Elementary; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Trentwood Elementary, part of East Valley School District 361, seeks a Special Education (Designed Instruction) Paraeducator. The position supports the SPED teacher with instruction, record keeping and student safety, Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 3:45 pm, 6.75 hours per day, 191 days per year.

Starting immediately, with background clearance required. Salary ranges from $20.51 to $23.89 per hour, plus an extra $1.50/hour for student personal needs; position is part-time, on-site in Spokane

Qualifications

• ETS Praxis completed or AA Degree or 72 quarter/48 semester credits or registered apprenticeship completed before applying.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum age 18.
• Assist the special education teacher in implementation, organization and preparation of classroom program and materials.
• Provide instruction to students with special needs as assigned.
• Assist with record keeping and maintaining safety and well-being of students.
• Will use district software: Skyward, Word, Excel and SMI.
• Maintain student records as directed.
• Take precautions to protect students and property.
• Current First Aid/CPR card required.
• Immunization proof if born on/after 01-01-1957.

Responsibilities

• Assist the special education teacher in the classroom program and materials.
• Provide instruction to students with special needs as assigned.
• Assist with record keeping and safety of students.
• Support in maintaining safety and well-being of all students.
• Work daily with students during scheduled times.
• Facilitate and complete learning experiences designated by the teacher.
• Assist building staff with classroom interventions.
• Utilize district software and maintain records as directed.

Skills

Assist students

Instruction support

Record keeping

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AA Degree or 72 quarter/48 semester credits

Tools

Skyward

Word

Excel

SMI

Job description

Special Education (Designed Instruction) Paraeducator, Trentwood Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5929143

Application Deadline: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Special Education (Designed Instruction) Paraeducator

Trentwood Elementary

2026 – EVSD #361

Date Posted: September 16, 2026 Closing Date: September 22, 2026

Hours/Day: 6.75 Days/Year: 191

Schedule Information: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am - 3:45 pm

hours may vary depending on district needs

Estimated Start Date: Immediately upon hire

start date is contingent upon clearance of background screening

through the FBI and Washington State Patrol.

End Date (if temporary): This is a continuing position.

Additional Information: [none]

Salary: $20.51 - $23.89

dependent on placement

• This position receives an additional $1.50 per hour to assist with student personal needs (including but not limited to: toileting, diaper changing, bathing, catheterization, feeding).

Reports to: Principal and Program Director or designee

• All paraeducators must have completed the ETS Praxis, or obtained an AA Degree, or have earned 72 quarter/48 semester credits, or have completed a registered apprenticeship program prior to applying for a paraeducator position in the East Valley School District (documentation required at time of application).
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Assist the special education teacher in the implementation, organization and preparation of the classroom program and materials.
• Provide instruction to students with special needs as assigned and supervised by the special education teacher.
• Assist the special education teacher with record keeping tasks as directed.
• Assist the special education teacher in maintaining the safety and well-being of the students.
• Work daily with students in accordance with scheduled times.
• Facilitate and complete learning experiences designated by the teacher.
• Assist and support building staff in the implementation of classroom intervention.
• Assist in maintaining the safety and well-being of all students.
• Will utilize district software programs, including; Skyward, Word, Excel and SMI.
• Maintain appropriate student records and other records as directed.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Required to have a current First Aid/CPR Card.
• Must be able to provide proof of immunization if born on or after 1/1/1957.

East Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination; Title IX Compliance Coordinator: Jane Stencel, Phone: [phone], [e-mail]; ADA/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Jane Stencel, Phone: [phone], [e-mail]; Section 504 Coordinator: Heather Prosser, Phone: [phone], [e-mail]; Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Mandi Rehn, Phone: [phone], [e-mail], 3830 N. Sullivan Rd, Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $20.51 to $23.89 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Aaron Peak , Principal
• Trentwood Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]