Paraeducator, Learning Support 1:1 17856-2026

Qualifications

Documentation verifying a high school diploma or GED AND

• One of the following:
• Official transcripts verifying an Associate's degree (90 quarter, 60 semester)
• 72 quarter or 48 semester credits from an accredited university, college, community college or business school
• ETS ParaPro Assessment result of 461 or higher

One year of related experience working with children in an educational setting preferred

Successful experience as part of an educational team preferred

Experience which demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and skills in working effectively in a team environment, providing support to achieve the desired goal(s) for the classroom and/or program area

Possess excellent problem solving, analytical, and conflict resolution skills and ability to think quickly

Skills

Ability to effectively communicate with and appreciate individuals from diverse, socio-economic backgrounds

Ability to learn and use a computer monitor, keyboard, and appropriate adaptive technologies

Ability to successfully implement educational programs and manage student behavior with direction from the teacher

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to be flexible with assigned tasks and schedules

Other Requirements

• Ability to lift, move, physically restrain a child of the size required by the job
• Ability to independently and safely escort students around the school building and grounds
• Ability to observe the behavior of students, both visually and by listening
• Ability to attend training meetings to broaden expertise in working with students with special needs
• Ability to utilize technology to collect Individualized Education Plan (IEP) data and to inform work with students in goal areas
• Ability to lead small groups or individualized instruction in the areas of reading, writing, math, and social/behavioral skills
• Ability to communicate clearly with special education teacher regarding student behavior, progress and needs
• Ability to implement suggestions and feedback from other staff related to specific students
• Ability to implement behavior support plans for students with behavior needs
• Ability to perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by administrator in alignment with their job classification

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the salary range. However, employees who have verified prior years of service in a similar occupational status from other Washington School Districts or Education School Districts, may receive experience credit towards salary placement.

Salary schedules can be accessed here.

Benefits: Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits.

Detailed information, including further eligibility criteria, can be found here.

Retirement: Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

Eligibility is based on FTE.

Detailed information can be found here.

Time Off: Vancouver Public Schools offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave.

Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Comprehensive Professional Agreement (CPA) for this position