Special Education Paraeducator III — Empower Students

Bellevue School District; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellevue School District in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Para Educator III to assist and support students with individual learning needs, maximizing success. You will implement IEP components and provide academic, functional, and behavioral support in a collaborative school setting.

The role emphasizes safety, student independence, and data collection as directed by teachers and case managers. A high school diploma and special credentials or credits are required, with district support for ongoing

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• ETS Paraeducator Assessment, or.
• Have an Associate of Arts degree (original transcripts), or
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education (original transcripts), or
• Have completed a registered apprenticeship program (certificate);
• Foreign degrees accepted if evaluated by a NACES member company.

Responsibilities

• Provides for the physical, health and safety needs of students.
• Provides social, emotional, behavioral, and educational support for students with significant disabilities.
• Implements components of Individual Education Programs (IEP's) as required.
• Provides direct academic, functional, vocational and specifically designed instruction.
• Serves as advocate and support of students with disabilities in their least restrictive environment.
• Supports students with significant emotional regulation challenges.
• Ensures the safety of students and staff when dealing with escalated behavior based upon needs of students.
• Encourages and fosters student independence in all settings.
• Collects other data as directed by the case manager/teacher.
• Responds to student medical needs within the scope of the position.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Follow directions

Behavior management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ETS Paraeducator Assessment

AA/AS credits or 72 quarter credits/48 semester credits

Registered apprenticeship program certificate

NACES evaluated foreign degree

Tools

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

Bellevue School District in Bellevue, WA is seeking a Para Educator III to assist and support students with individual learning needs, maximizing success. You will implement IEP components and provide academic, functional, and behavioral support in a collaborative school setting.

The role emphasizes safety, student independence, and data collection as directed by teachers and case managers. A high school diploma and special credentials or credits are required, with district support for ongoing