SPED Para II Lifeskills - Trailside Elementary

Applitrack; Wilderness Village (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Trailside Elementary is seeking a Special Education Para-Educator II to support an assigned classroom under the supervision of a licensed teacher. The role assists in implementing instruction plans and IEP objectives, monitors student behavior, and helps with in-class and inclusive activities.

Position is non-contract, 5.75 hours per day, 8:00 AM to 2:15 PM with minor start/end adjustments as transportation requires. Salary is paid hourly, reflecting local SPED ESP standards.

Qualifications

• 16+ years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Job related experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under supervising teacher to support objectives and IEP goals.
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed.
• Assists students with self-care activities to maintain personal hygiene.
• Attends trainings and meetings to convey information relevant to job functions.
• Collects data to support teachers and prepare reports.
• Communicates with supervising staff to evaluate progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Monitors students in various school environments to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Provides instruction to students in activities to reinforce objectives and skills.

Skills

Adapt classroom activities

Student supervision

Data collection

Communication with staff

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SPED Para II Lifeskills - Trailside Elementary JobID: 17499

• Position Type: Education Support Professional - SpEd/ ESP SPED-Elementary
• Date Posted: 10/2/2026
• Location: Trailside
• Date Available: 10/20/2026

Special Education Para-Educator II

Non-contract, no benefits

Hours per day: 5.75 hours / day | 8:00-2:15 PM* (slight adjustments to start and end time may be made due to student transportation schedules)

Hourly rate: $17.67

Contact Information:

• Name: Hillary Tolman (assistant principal)
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

The job of SpEd Para II is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program under the direction of an assigned clasroom teacher with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during instructional and non-instructional time; and providing information to appropriate school personnel.

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher (e.g. listening to students read, assisting with art projects, cooking, physical education, etc.) for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives and IEP goals.
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.
• Assists students with self-care activities (e.g. toileting, washing, changing diapers, eating, dressing, grooming, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.
• Attends job specific trainings (e.g. first aid, behavior management, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Collects data for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom and preparing reports and/or processing forms.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel for the for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or
• reinforcing learning concepts and acquiring appropriate social and school skills.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records (e.g. decorating bulletin boards, making art projects, correcting papers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students success in school.
• Attendsmeetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

16+ years old.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Job related experience is desired.