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Special Program Para 1, Life Skills 1:1 19032-2026

Vancouver Public Schools · Vancouver, WA · 6 days ago
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About the Role

This is a one-on-one Special Program Paraeducator position, working 6.5 hours per day, 9 months per year. The role is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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 credits)
  • 72 quarter or 48 semester credits from an accredited university, college, community college, or business school
  • ETS ParaPro Assessment result of 461 or higher

Preferred qualifications include:

  • One year of related experience working with children in an educational setting
  • Successful experience as part of an educational team
  • Experience working with children with moderate to severe disabilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to effectively communicate with and appreciate individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds
  • Ability to manage evasive and aggressive behavior of students
  • Ability to attend mandatory training on weekends and pass district CPI, de-escalation/physical restraint training
  • Ability to learn and use computer monitors, keyboards, and adaptive technologies
  • Ability to implement educational programs and manage student behavior under teacher direction
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and be flexible with tasks and schedules
  • Ability to develop relationships and supportive roles with children with mental or physical disabilities

Other Requirements

  • Ability to lift, move, and physically restrain a child as required by the job
  • Ability to independently and safely escort students around the school and community
  • Ability to observe and communicate student behavior with service providers
  • Regular attendance to carry out duties and responsibilities

Essential Functions

  • Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents, and others with dignity and respect
  • Serve as a positive role model for students
  • Work flexibly and cooperatively as part of a team
  • Assist teachers in implementing and evaluating IEP goals and objectives
  • Manage behavior and provide instructional assistance in various subject areas
  • De-escalate students in emotional/behavioral crises and carry out behavior management plans
  • Dispense medication and care for personal hygiene needs of students with disabilities
  • Produce teaching materials, assist with data entry, and grade papers
  • Observe and ensure student safety in various settings
  • Attend training meetings and assist students on and off buses

Benefits

Salary & Time Off: New employees start at the minimum hourly rate, with potential experience credit. Paid holidays and time off, including sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave, are detailed in the VAESP CBA.

Health & Insurance: Employees working at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance.

Retirement: Eligibility for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) based on position FTE.

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