Paraeducator Level 2 Special Education

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Castle Rock, CO - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary


  • Position Type:
    Classified Employee/Paraeducator - Level 2

  • Date Posted:
    10/20/2025

  • Location:
    Castle Rock High School

  • Date Available:
    11/03/2025

  • Closing Date:
    Until Filled

  • We would like to announce the opening of a Level 1 Paraeducator position at Castle Rock High School. This position will be six and one-half (6.5) hours per day five (5) days per week. Previous successful experience working with special education students with challenging behavior(s) Right Response training and knowledge and understanding of students with high needs is preferred for the position. The position may also require feeding dressing toileting and diapering. Complete job duties may be located in the position description listed below. The successful candidate must possess an Associates Degree or two years of college-level coursework or pass a rigorous assessment (ParaPro).

    Seniority rights will be exercised according to Article XI Section 11.5 of the P.S.E. Negotiated Agreement.


    General Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the certificated teacher works in the classroom to correct improve and reinforce skills of all students with/without various disabilities. Assists the certificated teacher with instructional and non-instructional activities. Works in the classroom to correct improve and reinforce skills of students with various disabilities. Assessing and recording student progress and managing resources

    Essential Functions:
    1. Facilitates alternative methods of communication for non-verbal student(s).
    2. Works independently with student(s) as directed by the teacher.
    3. Assists student(s) in carrying out self-care activities such as feeding dressing toileting and diapering.
    4. Practices ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality.
    5. Communicates with colleagues follows instructions and uses problem solving and other skills that will enable the paraeducator to work as an effective member of the instructional team.
    6. Provides positive behavioral support and management.
    7. Applies knowledge of the elements of effective instruction to assist teaching and learning as developed by the certificated/licensed staff in a variety of settings.
    8. Utilizes appropriate strategies and techniques to provide instructional support in teaching and learning as developed by the certificated/licensed staff.
    9. Motivates and assists children and youth.
    10. Follows health safety and emergency procedures of the agency where they are employed.
    11. Supervises students during assigned times of responsibility.
    12. Maintains a record of regular attendance arrives and departs at specified times and notifies appropriate personnel when they must be absent.
    Other Functions:
    1. Perform related duties as assigned.
    Qualifications:
    1. 18 years of age.
    2. A high school diploma or equivalent.
    3. Meet the Washington State Minimum Employment requirements by showing evidence of ONE of the following:
    1. Associate Degree
    2. At least 72 quarter of 48 semester credits of 100 level courses or higher
    3. Pass the ETS Para-Pro Assessment with a score of 461 or higher.
    1. Effective oral and written communication skills including correct grammar and spelling usage.
    2. Background check through Washington State Patrol as required by RCW 43.43.830. (Fees apply)
    3. Post high school training and/or significant successful training as a paraeducator.
    4. Demonstrated strength and agility to defend oneself and/or students against physically aggressive behavior.
    5. Demonstrated ability to lift up to 60 lbs. according to established procedures.
    6. Demonstrated organizational skills and commitment to follow through on tasks without direct supervision.
    7. Willingness to participate in related training programs & workshops.
    8. An understanding of the value of providing instructional and other direct services to all children and youth with/without disabilities.
    9. An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of certificated/licensed staff and paraeducators.
    10. Knowledge of patterns of human development including milestones typically achieved at different ages and of risk factors that may inhibit or impede typical development.
    11. Knowledge of the legal issues related to the education of children and youth with disabilities and their families.
    12. Awareness of personal care and/or health-related support.
    Preferred Qualifications:
    1. Associate degree in education-related field.
    2. Recent successful experience in a school setting.
    3. Valid first aid card.
    Terms of Employment:
    This position is for the duration of a given school year approximately nine months in length with salary and benefits as established with the classified collective bargaining agreement. FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

    Evaluation:
    Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the classified collective bargaining agreement.

    If internal applicants would like to be considered for this position please complete an Internal application at If external applicants would like to be considered for this position please complete an External application at

    Castle Rock School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

    Title IX Coordinator Section 504/ADA Coordinator Compliance Coordinator 28A.640/642 RCW
    Bryan Keatley Bryan Keatley Superintendent
    615 Front Ave SW 615 Front Ave SW 600 Huntington Ave S
    Castle Rock WA 98611 Castle Rock WA 98611 Castle Rock WA 98611

Position Type:Classified Employee/Paraeducator - Level 2Date Posted:10/20/2025Location:Castle Rock High SchoolDate Available:11/03/2025 Closing Date: Until FilledWe would like to announce the opening of a Level 1 Paraeducator position at Castle Rock High School. This position will be six and one-hal...
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