Special Education Paraeducator — Student Support

Orchards Elementary School; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Evergreen Public Schools at Orchards Elementary School in Vancouver, WA seeks a Special Education Paraeducator to support students under the guidance of the Special Education instructor and building principal. The role focuses on one-to-one and small-group instructional assistance aligned with IEP goals.

Responsibilities include materials prep, progress data collection, and implementing behavior management plans.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet one of: ETS ParaPro/PRAXIS passing score, an associate degree or higher, or 72 quarter/48 semester credits at 100 level or higher.
• Paraeducator apprenticeship program completion is acceptable if registered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision of instructional activities under the teacher’s direction.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group instruction to students per IEP goals.
• Maintain records of student progress and collect performance data.
• Assist with preparation and organization of instructional materials.
• Support behavioral management strategies outlined by the teacher.
• Assist with student bathroom needs, feeding, and handling body fluids when required.

Skills

Communication

One-to-one support

Behavior management

Data collection

Student supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

Paraeducator apprenticeship

Job description

Evergreen Public Schools at Orchards Elementary School in Vancouver, WA seeks a Special Education Paraeducator to support students under the guidance of the Special Education instructor and building principal. The role focuses on one-to-one and small-group instructional assistance aligned with IEP goals.

Responsibilities include materials prep, progress data collection, and implementing behavior management plans.