Special Education Paraeducator (2025-26 SY)

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JOB
Reporting directly to the Special Education Teacher, the Special Education Paraeducator is responsible for supporting and assisting students with disabilities in various school settings. The Special Education Paraeducator, consistent with the individual education plan (IEP) or individual family service plan (IFSP) assists the Special Education Teacher with lesson plan preparation; one-on-one and small group instruction; classroom management; student observation and assessment; and communication with parents and staff.See what it's like to work for our Special Education ESA: Assignment: This position is 32.5 hrs/wk, school year schedule. It will serve the Klickitat School District. Salary: The salary for this position is $19.66 - $24.44 per hour. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.Effective 09/01/2025, the salary range will be $21.27 - $26.31 per hour. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Functions: 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.Other Functions: Other duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Working Conditions: 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.Ability to lift up to 35 pounds individually, over 35 pounds with assistance.Regular attendance during assigned work schedule.Travel within ESD 112 region for meetings and trainings.Employment Requirements: 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

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