Special Education Paraeducator — IEP & Classroom Support

Orchards Elementary School; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Orchards Elementary School in Vancouver, WA seeks an Special Education Paraeducator to support elementary (and potentially secondary) students with IEP goals. You will provide one-to-one and group instruction, assist with learning environments, and help track progress under the teacher's guidance.

The role requires effective communication, confidentiality, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic school setting. Hours vary with a 190-day calendar and include duties on full/early-release days.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet one or more of the listed qualification options (ETS/ParaPro, college credits, or apprenticeship).
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.
• Ability to work with and supervise students; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group instruction as directed by the teacher to meet IEP goals.
• Assist in creating a positive learning environment aligned with curriculum outcomes.
• Assess progress and collect data to track student performance.
• Assist with tests scoring, behavior management, and instructional material prep.
• Assist students with assistive technology and daily living activities as needed.

Skills

Communication with students

Team collaboration

Supervision of students

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ParaPro/ETS test or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

72 quarter credits / 48 semester credits

Paraeducator Apprenticeship Program

Job description

Orchards Elementary School in Vancouver, WA seeks an Special Education Paraeducator to support elementary (and potentially secondary) students with IEP goals. You will provide one-to-one and group instruction, assist with learning environments, and help track progress under the teacher's guidance.

The role requires effective communication, confidentiality, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic school setting. Hours vary with a 190-day calendar and include duties on full/early-release days.