Special Education Paraeducator - White Salmon Intermediate

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DIST 112; White Salmon (WA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Educational Service Dist 112 White Salmon School District is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator for Whitson Elementary in White Salmon, WA. The role is 32.5 hours per week during the school year with regular attendance expected.

Salary ranges from $21.82 to $26.99 per hour, with offers at the start of the range. Responsibilities include assisting the Special Education Teacher with IEP/IFSP goals, providing one-on-one and small group instruction, supervising students, collecting progress

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age and a high school diploma or GED.
• Must meet one of the following educational requirements: Associate's Degree; or 48 sem./72 quarter credits; or passing scores on ParaPro or Pearson Paraprofessional; or 65% in Master Teacher Paraeducator program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Special Education Teacher with lesson plans, one-on-one and small group instruction.
• Supervise students and maintain classroom management.
• Collect data and report progress; communicate with parents and staff as instructed.

Skills

Regular attendance

Student support

Communication with staff/parents

Data collection

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's Degree OR 48 sem./72 quarter credits OR ParaPro/Paraprofessional tests OR Master Teacher training

Job description

Special Education Paraeducator - Whitson Elementary

EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DIST 112 White Salmon School District - White Salmon, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5962051

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

We are recruiting for a Special Education Paraeducator to serve the Whitson Elementary school in the White Salmon School District. This position is 32.5 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.

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. The hours of this position are 32.5 hours per week, school year schedule, and regular attendance during those hours are expected.

Salary: The full salary range the salary range for this position is $21.82 - $26.99 per hour. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

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

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.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Chelsea Jacobson , Coordinator
• 2500 NE 65th Ave
• Vancouver, Washington 98661
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]