Paraeducator IB - 1:1 Intensive Support (Program Paraeducator)
About the role
The Paraeducator IB works collaboratively with students/staff in an intensive learning support classroom, special education classrooms or other K-12 learning environments. This position assists with a variety of instructional support and supervision duties of students who have learning, communication, physical, behavioral, or emotional disabilities. Additionally, this position prepares educational materials, monitors academic progress, collects student data, and implements behavior plans. (Assigned to IS, ISES, ILS, and DK.) Position Type: Paraeducator Level IB.
Responsibilities
- Assist with a variety of instructional support and supervision duties of students who have learning, communication, physical, behavioral, or emotional disabilities.
- Prepare educational materials.
- Monitor academic progress.
- Collect student data.
- Implement behavior plans.
Requirements
Required Qualifications Education and Experience: Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. In addition, a paraeducator must meet one of the following:
- Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university
- Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university
- Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council
- Received a passing score on one of the following PESB approved assessments: ParaPathways Assessment, Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment, Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program
Licenses/Special Requirements (Must maintain certification as a condition of employment):
- Possession of valid First Aid and CPR Certifications (or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment)
- Certification of de-escalation and physical restraint training (or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment)
- Special Education Subject Matter Certificate (Or ability to obtain within 2 years of employment)
- Maintain training and use of proper physical transfer techniques, including use of the Hoyer lift
* Successful candidates are required to complete mandatory, in-person training/orientation prior to their official start date.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with students in an educational setting and/or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences.
- Experience working with students with physical or cognitive disabilities and/or behavior challenges or social/emotional issues.
- Training with cultural, ethnic and language diversity.
Benefits
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) provides access to health care services. Our benefits are provided to eligible positions through SEBB (School Employees Benefits Board). Eligibility for SEBB state health insurance coverage is determined by working 630 hours during the school year. Eligibility for a state retirement plan through the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is determined upon hire and is based on a variety of factors.
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSAs/FSAs
- Life & AD+D Insurance
- Long-term Disability
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pension Plans (DRS)
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- 403(b) Plans
Pay
Hourly Rate: $32.76 to $36.67 (hourly) (2026-27 Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule)
Schedule
Shift Details: 6.0 hours a day; 181 day calendar. Non-Continuing Position: This position is non-continuing for the 2026-2027 school year only. Typically, non-continuing assignments fill a variety of temporary vacancies to help the school district meet a short-term work demand. This work assignment expires on the end date of employment and there is no reasonable assurance for work after the end