Special Education Paraeducator III - Empowering Students

BENNETT ELEMENTARY; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Bellevue School District's Bennett Elementary is seeking a Special Education Para Educator III for the 2026-27 school year in Bellevue, Washington. The role focuses on assisting students with individual learning needs and maximizing student success.

The position requires high school graduation and specific credentials; preferred candidates have experience with diverse learners and knowledge of IEP components and behavior support. AISP pay applies with a 32-hour week and a 195-day assignment.

Qualifications

• Requires high school graduation or equivalent and one of: ETS Paraeducator Assessment, AA degree, 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits, registered apprenticeship, or equivalent foreign degree evaluated by a NACES member.
• Experience with students in self-contained settings and diverse abilities is preferred.
• Knowledge of IEP components and behavior support strategies is desirable.

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 IEPs as required.
• Provides direct academic, functional, vocational and specially designed instruction.
• Supports students in least restrictive environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Follow directions

Multicultural sensitivity

Education

High school graduation

ETS Paraeducator Assessment

Associate of Arts degree

72 quarter credits / 48 semester credits

Registered apprenticeship program

NACES evaluation

Job description

Bellevue School District's Bennett Elementary is seeking a Special Education Para Educator III for the 2026-27 school year in Bellevue, Washington. The role focuses on assisting students with individual learning needs and maximizing student success.

The position requires high school graduation and specific credentials; preferred candidates have experience with diverse learners and knowledge of IEP components and behavior support. AISP pay applies with a 32-hour week and a 195-day assignment.