Special Education Support Assistant — Para Educator

SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL DIST 201; Sunnyside (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnyside School District is seeking a Para Educator, Special Education Service Provider Assistant. This district role supports intervention plans and collaboration with teachers and staff to deliver services to students in need.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, with preferred English/Spanish communication skills and the ability to maintain confidential student data and assist with assessments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pass State Assessment for Para Educators; or Associate Degree or higher; or 72-quarter college credits or 48-semester credits at the one hundred level or higher; or Completed an apprenticeship as a para educator registered with the WA Council.
• Excellent oral communication skills in English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Follows oral and written directions, including intervention plans.
• Interacts appropriately with the teacher and other personnel involved in the student’s program.
• Identifies and reports changes in the student or equipment.
• Input student data into the management system.
• Maintains and cleans equipment, adhering to infection control protocol.
• Organizes and schedules meetings for supervising staff.
• Assists in screening of students and obtaining consent forms.

Skills

Oral communication

Spanish language

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

WA apprenticeship para educator

72-quarter credits / 48-semester credits

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database software

Job description

Sunnyside School District is seeking a Para Educator, Special Education Service Provider Assistant. This district role supports intervention plans and collaboration with teachers and staff to deliver services to students in need.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, with preferred English/Spanish communication skills and the ability to maintain confidential student data and assist with assessments.