Special Education Paraeducator

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Kalama SD
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 202402204
Department: ESA & SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Program: SPECIAL EDUCATION ESA
Opening Date: 07/09/2024
Closing Date: Continuous


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General Responsibilities


Reporting directly to the Special Education Teacher, the Special Education Paraeducator is responsible for supporting and assisting students with disabilities in various school settings. The Special Education Paraeducator, consistent with the individual education plan (IEP) or individual family service plan (IFSP) assists the Special Education Teacher with lesson plan preparation; one-on-one and small group instruction; classroom management; student observation and assessment; and communication with parents and staff.
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Salary:
The full salary range for this position is $21.04 - $24.44 per hour. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

Effective 09/01/2025, the salary range will be $21.27 - $26.31 per hour. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

Assignment/Location: We are recruiting for a Special Education Paraeducator to serve Kalama MS/HS. This position is 32.5 hours per week, school year schedule.
Regular attendance required: This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive, productive learning environment. The hours of this position are 6.5 hours per day, school year schedule, and regular attendance during those hours are expected.
Only complete applications will be considered.

A complete application will include:

1. Complete work history section, including ANY and ALL employment going back 10 years
2. At least three professional references and contact information
3. A cover letter expressing interest in the position
4. A resume that reflects work experience listed on application
5. A copy of your HS diploma or GED
6. Evidence of meeting one of the educational requirements listed in the minimum qualifications

Essential Functions/Other Functions


Essential Functions:

1. Assist the Special Education Teacher, consistent with IEP or IFSP goals, in lesson plan preparation; one-on-one & small group instruction; classroom management; student observation & assessment; communication with parents and staff, in a variety of school settings.
2. Supervise students.
3. Collect data and report student progress.
4. Maintain accurate data collection records.
5. Communicate with staff and parents as instructed by the Special Education Teacher.
6. Provide positive behavior management support, consistent with the IEP or IFSP.
7. Attend to the physical needs of students, including moving and positioning students & assisting with personal hygiene needs.
8. Participate in staff meetings, inservice programs, workshops and seminars.
9. Participate as a member of the education team. May attend parent conferences.
10. Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Other Functions:

1. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills


Minimum Qualifications:

1. At least 18 years of age.
2. High school diploma or GED.
3. Must meet one of the following educational requirements:
   • Associate's Degree (note: if offered a position, official transcripts are required prior to start date); OR
   • 48 sem./72 quarter credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university (note: if offered a position, official transcripts are required prior to start date); OR
   • Passing score of 455 on the ParaPro Assessment; OR
   • Passing score of 220 on the Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment; OR
   • 65% on The Master Teacher, Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in a special education classroom setting.
2. Knowledge of programs and services for students with disabilities.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements


Working Conditions:

1. Classroom setting, may move from classroom to classroom to provide services.
2. Provide assistance and attend to the physical needs of students including moving and positioning students and assisting with personal hygiene needs, including but not limited to: tube feeding, catheterization, changing diapers, toileting.
3. Sit, stand, and stoop to attend to student's needs & to provide instruction.
4. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds individually, over 35 pounds with assistance.
5. Regular attendance during assigned work schedule.
6. Travel within ESD 112 region for meetings and trainings.

Employment Requirements:

1. Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
2. Within three years of employment meet Washington State Core Competencies for paraeducators as defined in WAC 392-172A-02090 (f).

Educational Service District 112 is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Notice of Non-Discrimination
ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder, View phone number on click.appcast.io,
• Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, View phone number on click.appcast.io,
• ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, View phone number on click.appcast.io,

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families. Full-Time or Part-Time positions working at least 17.5 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at ECE Child Care centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more!


Part-time positions working less than 17.5 hours per week or Temporary positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave. Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment.

For details please visit: for a summary of the Benefits of Employment.
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Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have an Associate's Degree (note: if offered a position, official transcripts are required prior to start date) OR 48 sem./72 quarter credits from an accredited college or university (note: if offered a position, official transcripts are required prior to start date) OR passing score of 455 on the ParaPro Assessment OR passing score of 220 on the Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment OR 65% on The Master Teacher, Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have experience in a special education classroom setting?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 2+ years of experience

05


Have you ever been convicted of any crime? Please answer YES or NO.
Note: For the purpose of this question, "convicted" includes: (1) All instances in which a plea of guilty or no contest is the basis of a conviction and (2) All proceedings in which a sentence has been suspended or deferred. You need not list traffic infractions that are not misdemeanors or crimes.
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the following (If you answered NO, please enter N/A):
a. A detailed statement including what occurred, the nature of the offense, charge or warrant;
b. The name and address of the arresting agency;
c. The date of the arrest;
d. The final disposition, if any;
e. If a court was involved, the name and address of the court;
f. The complete arrest report and sentence and judgement; and
g. Attach a complete driving abstract for five years if the arrest was driving related. This can be done in the attachments portion of the application process.
07


Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in Washington, or any other state, province, territory, and/or country? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.
08


Are you presently under investigation in any jurisdiction for possible criminal charges? Please answer YES or NO. If your answer is YES, identify agency and location (street address, city, state), as well as a detailed explanation.
09


Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.

• Yes
• No

10


Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows: Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020, Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named?

• Yes, I have never been convicted
• No, I have been convicted

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APPLICANT DECLARATION: Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic/phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources.
Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, information from OSPI, the Washington or other State Departments of Social and Health Services and any locality to which they may refer for release of information pertaining to any findings of child abuse or neglect investigations involving you.
Selecting YES certifies under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have made true, correct and complete answers and statements on this application in the knowledge that they may be relied upon in considering your application. If the information provided or answer(s) to any questions on the application change prior to your being hired, you understand that you must immediately notify the employer. You understand that any omission, falsely answered statement made by you on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ you or for your discharge should you become employed.
Selecting YES indicates that you understand that you may be subject to Washington State Patrol (WSP) and FBI fingerprint background checks.

• Yes
• No

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