Special Education Paraeducator - Mansfield

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DIST 112; Washington; On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Educational Service District 112 is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator to support Mansfield School District in Washington. This position is 32 hours per week on a school-year schedule.

Reporting to the Special Education Teacher, you will assist with lesson planning, provide one-on-one and small group instruction, support classroom management, collect progress data, and communicate with parents and staff to promote a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• One of several educational paths to qualify as paraeducator is accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Special Education Teacher with lesson planning and prep.
• Provide one-on-one and small group instruction.
• Support classroom management and student observation.
• Collect data and report student progress.
• Communicate with parents and staff as directed by the teacher.
• Provide positive behavior support aligned with IEP/IFSP.
• Attend to physical needs of students and assist with personal hygiene.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development.
• May attend parent conferences.

Skills

Special education experience

Strong communication

Reliable attendance

Education

Associate's Degree

48 sem./72 quarter credits

ParaPro score 455

Pearson Paraprofessional 220

Master Teacher Paraeducator 65%

Tools

ParaPro Assessment

Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

Special Education Paraeducator - Mansfield

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DIST 112 Skamania School District - Skamania, Washington Open in Google Maps Mansfield School District - Mansfield, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5936403

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

We are recruiting for a Special Education Paraeducator to serve Mansfield School District. This position is 32 hours per week, school year schedule.

General Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Special Education Teacher, the Special Education Paraeducator is responsible for supporting and assisting students with disabilities in various school settings. The Special Education Paraeducator, consistent with the individual education plan (IEP) or individual family service plan (IFSP) assists the Special Education Teacher with lesson plan preparation; one-on-one and small group instruction; classroom management; student observation and assessment; and communication with parents and staff.

Salary: The full salary range the salary range for this position is $21.27 - $26.31 per hour. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

Regular attendance required: This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive, productive learning environment.

Essential Functions/Other Functions

Essential Functions:

• Assist the Special Education Teacher, consistent with IEP or IFSP goals, in lesson plan preparation; one-on-one & small group instruction; classroom management; student observation & assessment; communication with parents and staff, in a variety of school settings.
• Supervise students.
• Collect data and report student progress.
• Maintain accurate data collection records.
• Communicate with staff and parents as instructed by the Special Education Teacher.
• Provide positive behavior management support, consistent with the IEP or IFSP.
• Attend to the physical needs of students, including moving and positioning students & assisting with personal hygiene needs.
• Participate in staff meetings, inservice programs, workshops and seminars.
• Participate as a member of the education team. May attend parent conferences.

Other Functions:

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Must meet one of the following educational requirements:
    • Associate's Degree OR
    • 48 sem./72 quarter credits from an accredited college or university; OR
    • Passing score of 455 on the ParaPro Assessment; OR
    • Passing score of 220 on the Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment; OR
    • 65% on The Master Teacher, Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in a special education classroom setting.
  • Knowledge of programs and services for students with disabilities.

Working Conditions:

• Classroom setting, may move from classroom to classroom to provide services.
• Provide assistance and attend to the physical needs of students including moving and positioning students and assisting with personal hygiene needs, including but not limited to: tube feeding, catheterization, changing diapers, toileting.
• Sit, stand, and stoop to attend to student's needs & to provide instruction.
• Regular attendance during assigned work schedule.
• Travel within ESD 112 region for meetings and trainings.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $21 to $26 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Welcome to Skamania School District, Mansfield School District

, The Mansfield School District plays a large part of a strong backbone that supports the small town of Mansfield, Washington. Mansfield, which was founded in 1886, lies in the center of wheat and grazing lands on the northern reaches of the Waterville Plateau. Wheat is the main agricultural product of the area with cattle, canola, and other various grains on select farmlands.Mansfield is a rural community that consists of approximately 250 families with 50-75 outlying farms. The town has an active City Council, Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, Senior Citizens Club, and a volunteer Fire/EMS department. During the summer months, Mansfield's world renowned weather conditions make it a frequent landing site for hang gliders that visit from across the globe. It has also become a launch facility for high powered rocketry and "Fire in the Sky," a Pacific Northwest Regional Rocket Launch event. Jameson Lake, located nine miles south of town, offers some of the best Rainbow Trout fishing in the state, and local recreational areas such as the Grand Coulee Dam Recreational Area and the Lake Chelan Recreational Area offer excellent summer time recreation. During the winter months, the flat wide open fields provide some of the best snowmobiling and skiing conditions available. In addition, Mansfield provides reasonable housing and some of the most inexpensive electrical costs in the world. In addition, the Public Utility District offers low cost fiber optic Internet access within Mansfield.The School District has an average population of 85 students in grades Kindergarten through grade twelve, which includes a preschool. The elementary, junior, senior high, and district offices are all located in one building. Elementary classes (PreK-6) are located in the east wing of the building and junior/senior high classes (7-12) are located in the west wing of the building. The district strongly believes in coordination and cooperation of events across all grade levels.The Mansfield School is a Leader in Me school. The staff believes that all students are leaders with unique abilities and gifts. We believe in developing the whole child and that each student should be provided with a positive, safe, and healthy environment. We recognize that students learn in a variety of ways and rates, therefore, a variety of instructional approaches are used to meet their various learning needs. Our vision revolves around the theme of Agri-CULTURE, Cultivating Unique Leadership skills Through Understanding Real Life Experiences. So hands-on learning relevant to students and the leading economic base of Washington state, Agriculture, is worked into lessons on a regular basis. We believe our program is successful due to learning partnerships between community, students, parents, and teachers. We encourage and appreciate parent participation because we believe that parents are the primary teachers for our students.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • A high school diploma or GED.
  • Must meet one of the following educational requirements:
    • Associate's Degree; OR
    • 48 sem./72 quarter credits from an accredited college or university; OR
    • Passing score of 461 on the ParaPro Assessment.