Special Program Para 2, ICSP 1:1 18787-2026

This is a one-on-one position. Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt.

Schedule

6.5 hours per day, 9 months per year.

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

Internal applicants must have official transcripts to confirm education on file or included with the application. External applicants must include official transcripts or ETS ParaPro Assessment results with their application.

Requirements

• One year of related experience working with children in an educational setting preferred
• Successful experience as part of an educational team preferred
• Experience demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Possess excellent problem-solving, analytical, and conflict resolution skills
• Experience working with children with moderate to severe disabilities preferred
• Ability to attend mandatory weekend training and successfully pass district CPI, de-escalation/physical restraint training
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to lift, move, and physically restrain a child as required by the job
• Ability to independently and safely escort students around the school building and grounds
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with and appreciate individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds
• Ability to act upon evasive and aggressive behavior of students
• 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 classroom and Supported Communication teacher(s)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to be flexible with assigned tasks and schedules
• Ability to develop relationships and supportive roles with children who possess mental or physical disabilities
• Ability to use non-verbal strategies to communicate with, redirect, and de-escalate student behavior
• Ability to observe student behavior, both visually and by listening, and communicate those observations to appropriate service providers

Responsibilities

• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents, and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serve as a positive role model for students and practice the behaviors expected of students
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Work as a team member to assist the teacher in implementing and evaluating goals and objectives on individual student IEPs
• Participate in team meetings to provide observational input or acquire pertinent information
• Monitor and collect data as directed by the teacher
• Work with the Special Education teacher to ensure students receive academic support, sensory integration, occupational, and speech/language support throughout the day
• Provide mainstream support when appropriate
• Exhibit willingness to learn about autism and put the information into practice
• Assist students with self-regulation during class activities in small groups or individually
• Provide instructional assistance as directed by appropriate certificated staff in academic subjects, basic life skills, social skills, community access, personal hygiene, swimming, communication, physical and/or occupational therapy exercises, and job skills training
• Assist the teacher with preparing materials for lessons and maintaining data collection records
• Carry out behavior management plans for individual students as appropriate
• Produce and assemble teaching materials as directed by certificated staff
• Assist with data entry, record keeping, and filing
• Grade/correct papers and homework utilizing a rubric or key
• Observe assigned students as they enter/leave school grounds, in the cafeteria, and in the community, intervening as appropriate to ensure safety
• Attend training meetings to broaden expertise in working with students with special needs
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by the administrator

Benefits

• Salary range: New employees start at the minimum hourly rate. Employees with verified prior years of service in a similar role from other Washington School Districts may receive experience credit toward salary placement.
• Health & Insurance: Eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits (for employees working at least 630 hours).
• Retirement: Eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS), based on FTE.
• Time Off: Paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and bereavement leave. Additional leave options are available in the Comprehensive Professional Agreement (CPA) for this position.