Transition Services Paraeducator – Special Education

Chimacum School District 49; Chimacum (WA); On-site; USD 40,652,000 - 48,497,000; Full time

Job summary

Chimacum School District is seeking a Transition Services Paraeducator to support new students and help manage classroom overloads and IEPs. The position involves direct student assistance in community settings under a building administrator’s supervision.

Responsibilities include teaching real-world skills, serving as a job coach, documenting progress toward IEP goals, and collaborating with families and local partners to promote student success.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct compassionate support to students with special needs during community-based instruction (e.g. grocery stores, pharmacies, public transit and job sites)
• Teach and reinforce real world skills such as handling money, navigation, social interaction, safety awareness and job specific tasks.
• Serve as a job coach offering hands on training prompting modeling and feedback tailored to students’ individualized needs.
• Collaborate closely with teachers, transition specialists, families, and external partners (e.g. local businesses, transit agencies).
• Maintain detailed documentation of student progress toward IEP or transition goals and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure safety, dignity, and empowerment for students during all community engagements.

Job description

Chimacum School District is seeking a Transition Services Paraeducator to support new students and help manage classroom overloads and IEPs. The position involves direct student assistance in community settings under a building administrator’s supervision.

Responsibilities include teaching real-world skills, serving as a job coach, documenting progress toward IEP goals, and collaborating with families and local partners to promote student success.