Paraeducator II - 1:1 VOICE Program

About the role

The Paraeducator II position assists certificated staff in delivering instructional programs in specialized areas such as computer lab, deaf and hard of hearing (DHH), vocational education, case management, and/or intervention. This role adapts and implements educational materials to students' specialized needs, monitors students' progress, behavior, and safety, and performs various routine clerical and office tasks supporting teachers and other district staff.

Responsibilities

• Adapts and implements educational materials to students' specialized needs
• Makes observations and reports on students' progress, behavior, and safety
• Performs a variety of routine clerical and office tasks supporting teachers and other district staff

Requirements

• At least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent
• 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: ETS ParaPro Assessment, Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment, Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program
• Possession of valid First Aid and CPR Certification
• Certification of de-escalation and physical restraint training is required for all employees who work in a self-contained classroom

Qualifications

• Experience working with students in an educational setting
• Experience working with students with physical or cognitive disabilities and/or behavior challenges or social/emotional issues
• Training with cultural, ethnic and language diversity

Skills

• Ability to adapt and implement educational materials to students' specialized needs
• Observational skills to monitor students' progress, behavior, and safety
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to perform routine clerical and office tasks

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/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

$32.06 to $35.91 per hour (2025-26 Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule)

Schedule

Continuing & Non-Continuing Positions: This is a pool posting for numerous open positions. The status, work hours and work schedules will be determined by the specific vacancy the applicant accepts.