Special Education Paraeducator: One-on-One Support

Tacoma Public Schools (WA); Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools in Tacoma, WA is hiring a Paraeducator to provide one-on-one support and assist a certificated teacher with instructional activities during the school day. The role requires the General Paraeducator Certificate and includes training hours to complete within specified timelines.

The position supports students with a broad range of disabilities, including medically fragile conditions, and involves documentation, progress tracking, and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 72 credit hours and experience in working with special needs individuals.
• Knowledge of safety and ability to assist in instructional activities with students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one assistance to assigned student with a disability.
• Assist certificated teacher with instructional and non-instructional activities.
• Record student progress and communicate with teacher on goals and behavior plans.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care needs as required.
• Work with students in group or individual settings under teacher direction.

Skills

Mobility & lifting

Disability knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

AA degree

72 credit hours

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools in Tacoma, WA is hiring a Paraeducator to provide one-on-one support and assist a certificated teacher with instructional activities during the school day. The role requires the General Paraeducator Certificate and includes training hours to complete within specified timelines.

The position supports students with a broad range of disabilities, including medically fragile conditions, and involves documentation, progress tracking, and collaboration with staff.