Paraeducator - 1:1 Achieve / Behavior Support: Special Education (2026-27)

About the role

The Paraeducator position is responsible for providing support to students with health impairments or social/emotional behavior disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support students in accessing learning opportunities through individualized instruction and behavior intervention plans.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff to implement functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with students with special needs is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of behavior management strategies.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

All K-12 school districts, educational service districts, and charter schools participating in the Washington State Health Care Authority's SEBB Program provide comprehensive health care and other benefits for eligible school employees.

Additional job-related benefits, including retirement information and collective bargaining agreements, are available on the Everett Public Schools website.

The Achieve Program offers support to students with health impairments or social/emotional behavior disabilities, with classes designed to help students develop behavioral controls.

Pay

Salary schedule: 6.5 hours/day, 195 days/year.

Schedule

Flexible work hours, including evenings and weekends, are required.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit www.everettsd.org at employment.

For questions or complaints regarding discrimination, contact:

• Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Officer and ADA Coordinator: Shawn Bryant
• Phone: 425-385-4117
• Email: SBryant@everettsd.org

• Section 504 Coordinator: Dave Peters
• Phone: 425-385-4063
• Email: DPeters@everettsd.org

• Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Joi Odom Grant
• Phone: 425-385-4137
• Email: JGrant@everettsd.org

Note: Applications must be fully complete and submitted by the closing date and time, with all required supporting documents, including two completed confidential references. One confidential reference must be from a direct supervisor.