Substitute Para-Educators (SPED) Temp

Young World Physical Education; Mabton (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Mabton School District in Mabton, WA is seeking a Substitute Para-Educator (SPED) to support students with Special Education needs. The role involves assisting certified staff, reinforcing learning, and supervising students in various settings.

Starting immediately, part-time schedule, 6.5 hours per day. Experience with sign language is preferred; bilingual Spanish/English skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework or higher education.
• Associates Degree or higher preferred.
• ParaPro Assessment (ETS) required or preferred.
• Current First Aid/CPR card.
• Current physical examination document.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assists certified staff with strategies based on students' needs.
• Alerts staff to problems or information about a student.
• Supervises students during lunch, play, and field trips.
• Maintains confidentiality and ethical behavior.
• Participates in in-service training as approved.
• Assists in integrated settings as determined by IEP/Title I/ESL teams.
• Provide instruction and supervision to students with disabilities under the SPED teacher.
• Assist children with toileting, feeding, and hygiene needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Experience with sign language desired.

Skills

Sign language

Bilingual - Spanish/English

Education

Two years of study at an institution of higher education

Associates Degree (or higher)

ParaPro Assessment (ETS)

First Aid/CPR

Physical examination

Job description

Substitute Para-Educators (SPED) Temp

Mabton School District Mabton School District - Mabton, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5878865

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 02, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: SubstitutePara-Educator (SPED) - SPED

Directly Responsible To: Special Education Director and Building Principal

Description of Responsibilities:

• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff.
• Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Alerts the certified staff to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, play periods, and on field trips.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community.
• Participates in in-service training programs as approved.
• Assists as directed by certified staff in the effort to successfully maintain students with special needs in an integrated setting, as determined by the IEP / Title 1 / ESL Team(s).
• Provide instruction and supervision to students with disabilities under the supervision of the special education teacher.
• Assist children with toileting, feeding and hygiene needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Experience with sign Langauge desired

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of study at an institution of higher education or
• Associates Degree (or higher) or
• Successful completion of ParaPro Assessment (ETS)
• Current First Aid/CPR card.
• Current physical examination that demonstrates minimum functional capacity to perform duties of the job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supervising and instructing children.
• Bilingual - Spanish/English - preferred

6.5 Hrs a day

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

MENTAL DEMANDS

Required to deal with a wide range of student, staff and public behaviors and needs in a positive and service-oriented manner. May occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students or parents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Amount of standing, sitting, walking, bending, and twisting will vary depending on the age of students and classroom assignments. Physical capabilities also require lifting and carrying (no more than 50 lbs.) pushing and/or pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting, and significant finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires approximately 35% sitting, 35% walking, and 30% standing. Maintaining good hygiene is essential.

CONDITIONS:

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplanted as necessary.

District employees, other than personnel in the District's Employment Services Department are not authorized to make promises of employment, promises of employment for a particular period of time, or promises of a particular level of compensation or benefits to job applicants for certified or classified positions. Any verbal or written statements to that effect by District employees other than Employment services personnel are null and void.

Mabton School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained guide dog or service animal. Mabton School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employee: Title IX, Sec. 504 Coordinator, and Civil Rights Compliance Officer - Teresa Davison; 306 North Main Street, PO BOX 37, Mabton, WA 98935.

Position Type: Part-Time

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