What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraeducator (2025-26) - Wishram SD position at Educational Service District 112 - WA?
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Assignment/Location:
We are recruiting for a Special Education Paraeducator to serve Wishram School District. The position will work 35 hours per week, school year schedule. Start date will be August 2026.
Regular attendance required: This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive, productive learning environment.
- Assist the Special Education Teacher, consistent with IEP or IFSP goals, in lesson plan preparation; one-on-one & small group instruction; classroom management; student observation & assessment; communication with parents and staff, in a variety of school settings.
- Supervise students.
- Collect data and report student progress.
- Maintain accurate data collection records.
- Communicate with staff and parents as instructed by the Special Education Teacher.
- Provide positive behavior management support, consistent with the IEP or IFSP.
- Attend to the physical needs of students, including moving and positioning students & assisting with personal hygiene needs.
- Participate in staff meetings, inservice programs, workshops and seminars.
- Participate as a member of the education team. May attend parent conferences.
- Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Other duties as assigned.
- At least 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must meet one of the following educational requirements:
- Associate's Degree OR
- 48 sem./72 quarter credits from an accredited college or university; OR
- Passing score of 461 on the ParaPro Assessment.
- Experience in a special education classroom setting.
- Knowledge of programs and services for students with disabilities.
- Classroom setting, may move from classroom to classroom to provide services.
- Provide assistance and attend to the physical needs of students including moving and positioning students and assisting with personal hygiene needs, including but not limited to: tube feeding, catheterization, changing diapers, toileting.
- Sit, stand, and stoop to attend to student's needs & to provide instruction.
- Regular attendance during assigned work schedule.
- Travel within ESD 112 region for meetings and trainings.
- Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through the Washington State Patrol and FBI.
- Within three years of employment meet Washington State Core Competencies for paraeducators as defined in WAC 392-172A-02090 (f).
Educational Service District 112 is an Equal Opportunity Employer