Special Education Para Educator V Audiology 2025-26

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The position of Special Education Para Educator V is done for the purpose of supporting directly and indirectly the learning needs of deaf and hard of hearing students.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

The position works directly with students under the direction of the Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing or Educational Audiologist.

Provides audiology services and support in alignment with student.
Assists with conducting hearing screenings (may include training volunteers).
Delivers hearing related equipment devices to schools as needed.
Troubleshoot personal hearing devices and DM system devices (training will be provided).
Support audiologist with clerical tasks such as equipment inventory shipping/receiving of equipment.
Provides for the physical health and safety needs of students.
Provides social emotional behavioral and educational support for students who are deaf and hard of hearing.
Provides direct academic functional vocational and specifically designed instruction under the supervision of the Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
Serves as advocate and support of students who are deaf or hard of hearing in their least restrictive environment.
Supports students in accessing their education through varying linguistic means including but not limited to oral English written signing language or visuals.
Provides oral language and sign language support in alignment with student needs. This may include restating and/or rephrasing information using either oral written or sign language.
Is familiar with various modes of communication used by deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
Support the students vocabulary and grammar growth in both oral and signed languages.
Assists teachers with adapting and modifying materials to meet the language level/match the language used by students.
Facilitate communication between the student teachers and peers.
Understand how hearing aid Cochlear Implant and DM (Digitally Modulated)/FM (Frequency Modulated) technology works.
Perform daily listening checks and inspections of listening equipment.
Understand the impact of background noise on students who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing and be able to help mitigate it.
Be adept at using technology and willing to learn about new devices and applications.
Encourages and supports students self-advocacy and communication repair skills.
Encourages and fosters student independence in all settings.
Responds to student medical needs within the scope of the position.
Maintains records as required for the position.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

If the position works indirectly with students:

Maintains records as required for the position.
Maintains confidentiality as required for the position.
Utilizes computers and technology as needed to adapt and modify materials to meet the needs of students and teachers.
Prepares instructional materials and other required documents for students with varying levels of hearing.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports directly to and is supervised by the designated Special Education Director.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

Required:
High school graduation or equivalent.

And have at least one of the following:
ETS Paraeducator Assessment or
Have an Associate of Arts degree (original transcripts) or
Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher
education (original transcripts) or
Have completed a registered apprenticeship program (certificate);
Foreign degrees accepted if evaluated by a NACES member company.

Preferred:
Previous experience working with the deaf and hard of hearing

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

First AID/CPR certification required.

Required to complete specified courses related to the General Paraeducator Certificate as identified by OSPI

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

Understanding of various modes of communication of deaf/hard-of-hearing students.
Understands the basics of child development and behavior of children.
Knowledgeable of reading writing and arithmetic learning processes.
Understands safety procedures for students and staff.
Utilizes adaptive technology and equipment to meet student hearing needs.
Works under the direction of certificated staff to support functional life skills/activities of daily living.
Work with students in a warm and confident manner.
Demonstrates ability to work effectively as a member of the team.

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

Possesses ability to follow oral and written directions.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
Able to keep accurate records and documentation of work performed.
Demonstrates ability to model and monitor appropriate student behavior.
Maintains confidentiality and respect between students parents and teachers.
Maintains positive relationships with students staff parents and the public.
Able to perform all physical activities and meet all physical requirements indicated above.
Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to work under pressure in a variety of settings.
Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations.
Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements.
Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting finger dexterity grasping talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts odors chemicals extreme temperatures inadequate lighting workspace restrictions and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The location of the position may change during the school year. Positions may be full or part-time and will be filled as specific openings are identified. This position will require mandatory continuing professional education per state requirements.

AISP Paraprofessional pay schedule range5 $ 33.68/hour to $$35.63/hour (starting hourly rate $ 33.68/hour) based on negotiated collective bargaining agreement. Forty (40) hours per week for a 195-day annual assignment. Medical dental vision long-term disability and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities 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 of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Racial Discrimination and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination:
Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham or

Sex-based Discrimination including Sexual Harassment:
Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell or

Disability Discrimination:
Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Kerince Bowen or

Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street Bellevue WA 98005.