Special Education Support Professional — Student Success Advocate

Tacoma Public Schools; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking a paraeducator to support instructors and students with disabilities in classrooms on campus. The role includes assisting with instructional and personal care tasks, documenting progress, and helping maintain a safe, engaging learning environment.

Requirements include an associate degree or 72 college credits and the General Paraeducator Certificate program; CPR/First Aid training within 90 days is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 72 college credits required; paraeducator eligibility may apply.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to be trained within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated teachers with instructional and personal care needs for students with disabilities.
• Provide data recording and progress updates to teachers; maintain student records and progress toward IEP goals.
• Supervise and assist during recess, lunches, field trips, and bus loading/unloading.
• Assist in adapting materials and activities; support testing and use of adaptive equipment.

Education

Associate degree or 72 credit hours

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking a paraeducator to support instructors and students with disabilities in classrooms on campus. The role includes assisting with instructional and personal care tasks, documenting progress, and helping maintain a safe, engaging learning environment.

Requirements include an associate degree or 72 college credits and the General Paraeducator Certificate program; CPR/First Aid training within 90 days is expected.