Special Education Para Educator III — Empowering Students

PUESTA DEL SOL ELEMENTARY; Bellevue (WA); Sur place; USD 49 869 000 - 53 313 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Puesta del Sol Elementary in Bellevue, WA is hiring a Para Educator III to support students with diverse needs. This role focuses on implementing IEP components, providing academic and behavioral support, and promoting student independence in a safe, structured environment.

The position requires collaboration with certified staff, adherence to district policies, and daily care for students’ health and safety. Prior experience with self-contained settings and Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• Paraeducator assessments or higher ed credits accepted.
• Associate degree or 72 quarter credits / 48 semester credits.
• Registered apprenticeship program acceptable; foreign degrees evaluated by a NACES member.
• Spanish preferred; ABA/Right Response training valued.

Responsabilités

• Assist students with physical, health and safety needs.
• Provide social, emotional, behavioral, and educational support.
• Implement IEP components under supervision.
• Deliver direct academic, functional, vocational, and specially designed instruction.
• Advocate for students in least restrictive environments.
• Support students with emotional regulation challenges.
• Ensure safety of students and staff during escalated behavior.
• Gather data as directed by the case manager/teacher.
• Respond to student medical needs within scope of position.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safety procedures

Behavior management

Data collection

De-escalation

Adaptability

Spanish language (preferred)

Formation

High school diploma

ETS Paraeducator Assessment

Associate of Arts degree

72 quarter credits / 48 semester credits

Registered apprenticeship program

NACES evaluation of foreign degree

Description du poste

Puesta del Sol Elementary in Bellevue, WA is hiring a Para Educator III to support students with diverse needs. This role focuses on implementing IEP components, providing academic and behavioral support, and promoting student independence in a safe, structured environment.

The position requires collaboration with certified staff, adherence to district policies, and daily care for students’ health and safety. Prior experience with self-contained settings and Spanish is preferred.