CTE Para Educator

Deer Park School District #414

CTE Para Educator (Shop Classes)

Location: Deer Park High School

Shift: 6.5 hours per day

School Year Only (no conference days – unless member of bargaining unit before 10/8/2009.)

Begins: January 5th, 2026

Purpose Statement:

The purpose of this position is to assist with the delivery of instructional services and student supervision. Responsibilities vary with the individual assignment. This person will work under the direction of a certificated staff member(s) to provide instruction to students, supervise students and assist in classroom student management, prepare materials, assist with testing and record keeping, supervise within the building and outdoors. This position will be primarily in our shop classes.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains and/or assists with student discipline and the maintenance of positive student behavior.
• Instructs students individually or in small group settings under the direction of both special education and general education certificated employees.
• Adapts lessons and activities with teacher approval, to be used to supplement classroom activities and instruction
• Assist students specifically in reading, writing, and basic math, adaptation, and social/emotional skills.
• Scores standardized classroom-based student assessments
• Prepares materials and supplies for supplemental activities
• Develops and maintains student records as directed by the teacher
• Prepares for and assists with program audits
• Maintains high standards of health and safety at all times and reports any concerns relative to student protection to relevant staff or the principal
• Maintains good relationships with colleagues and works together as a team
• Assists in the supervision of classroom, building and outdoor activities
• Reports to assigned duty areas promptly and reliably
• Demonstrates sensitivity and respect for diversity among all members of the school/department or district community
• Provides supervision in the female locker room at the beginning and end of designated periods of the day.
• Para educator may provide outside supervision
• Performs other duties as directed by the building principal
• Ability to implement structured positive behavioral intervention plans.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current first aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain promptly
• Completion of at least 2 years of study totaling 72 quarter hours at an institution of learning; OR

Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; OR

Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate through a formal para educator competency test. (PRAXIS)

• Successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Applicants may be asked to complete a Math assessment associated with basic skills necessary to assist students in a Shop setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience working in a shop setting preferred.
• Experience working with shop equipment preferred.
• Small group instructional experience desired
• Demonstrated skill in communicating effectively with all staff, students and as a team member, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to work with students in a warm and confident manner
• Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY:

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of Deer Park Public School Employees Association (PSE) and the Policies and Procedures of Deer Park School District. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Deer Park School District website https://www.dpsd.org/page/human-resources

Deer Park policies and Procedures can be accessed online at https://app.eduportal.com/publicfolders/1111511/list/56713

The 2025-2026 base salary range for para educators in the Deer Park School District is between $18.47 and $23.02 per hour. Placement is determined by school district experience. Para Educators who are assigned to self-contained programs such as DLC and Behavioral Programs are provided an additional stipend. Other forms of compensation may be available to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range or wage scale as defined within the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Benefits: This position is benefits eligible, including medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D, and flexible spending arrangements in accordance with the state School Employees Benefits Board: https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees

Retirement Benefits: Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over a 12-month period are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services. https://www.drs.wa.gov/

Evaluation: This position is evaluated by the building principal.

Application Requirements:

• Applicants must complete the application online: www.dpsd.org and must include the following:
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Two letters of reference
• Confidential reference checks (at least 1, including the most recent supervisor)

As required by RCW 28A.400.303, school district employees are required to complete a Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check. Newly hired employees are responsible for the completion of the background check prior to hire.

Verification of identity and United States Work Authorization must be completed before employment commences.

Please contact Suzanne McKibbon at 509-464-5526 if disability accommodation is needed during the application process.

Notice of Nondiscrimination: Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities, including employment, on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to:

Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation in compliance with

Federal and state law should contact HR at 509-464-5500 or 509-464-5526