Paraeducator 11 Student Support

August 26 2026

CLASSIFIED VACANCY

2026/2027 School Year

Prairie View Elementary

PARA EDUCATOR 1:1 Student Support

6.25 Hrs./Day

8:45 am - 3:30 pm

JOB SUMMARY

The job of the Instructional/Special Services Paraeducator 1:1 Student Support is to provide individualized assistance to an assigned student(s) whose individualized education program (IEP) health plan behavior intervention plan safety plan or other documented educational plan identifies a need for dedicated support. Under the direction of certificated staff administrators and qualified health personnel the paraeducator supports the students access to instruction communication participation behavior personal care health mobility and safety throughout the school day. The position promotes the students independence and inclusion while providing the level of support required by the students documented needs.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct individualized support to the assigned student(s) across classrooms common areas and other school settings.
• Provide instructional support and assistance in teaching and learning as needed in small or large group situations.
• Follow and implement students IEP health plan behavior intervention plan safety plan emergency protocols accommodations modifications and other plans procedures strategies or tasks as directed by an administrator or certificated staff.
• Support participation in academic instruction by reinforcing teacher-directed lessons adapting materials as directed prompting task completion and assisting with communication or assistive technology.
• Use prompting modeling redirection reinforcement de-escalation and other approved strategies while maintaining the students dignity and supporting increased independence.
• Implement trained health-related or personal care procedures as assigned which may include toileting diapering feeding tube feeding catheterization positioning transfers mobility assistance medication-related support or emergency response procedures.
• Provide close supervision and proactive safety support when the student is at risk of elopement injury aggression self-injury medical emergency or another identified concern.
• Assist with transitions sensory regulation social interaction communication daily living skills and access to school routines and activities.
• Support inclusion with peers and avoid unnecessary dependence by using the least intrusive level of assistance appropriate to the situation.
• Observe collect and accurately document academic behavioral medical communication personal care or other assigned data; promptly communicate relevant information to appropriate staff.
• Monitor for changes in behavior physical condition emotional regulation or safety and immediately report concerns in accordance with district and building procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding the students disability medical information behavior educational records and family circumstances in accordance with district procedures and applicable law.
• Collaborate respectfully with teachers specialists nurses related-service providers administrators substitutes and other team members serving the student.
• Participate in required training related to the students specific needs including MANDT FCS first aid/CPR medical procedures behavior support crisis prevention and response mobility lifting feeding communication systems or assistive technology.
• Prepare organize and maintain materials equipment data records and student supports needed for the assignment.
• Remain attentive responsive and physically available to the assigned student throughout duty periods including less structured activities and transitions.
• Report to assigned duty areas promptly and reliably; follow established schedules while remaining flexible when student needs or school circumstances change.
• Work independently within established plans and staff direction while seeking assistance whenever the students needs exceed the employees training authority or available supports.
• When the assigned student is absent or does not require continuous support assist with other instructional or student-support duties as directed.
• Build and maintain a positive caring relationship with all students.
• Assist in maintaining safety behavior decorum and order in common areas including but not limited to cafeteria playground corridors study halls gymnasium auditorium locker rooms parking lots crosswalks detention rooms and school busses.
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with all members of the school community.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for diversity among all members of the school/department or district community.
• Provide first aid in case of illness and/or injury and report accidents to the building office.
• Perform other duties as directed by the building principal.

Minimum QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current first aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain promptly

Para educators shall be required to be highly qualified upon hire into a continuing position as defined by state law.

• Completed at least 2 years of study totaling 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; OR
• Obtained an associates (or higher) degree; OR
• Completed and passed the ETS ParaPro Praxis Assessment (qualifying score of at least 455); OR
• Completed and passed the Master Teacher Assessments (2 assessments qualifying score of at least 65%); OR
• Completed and passed the Pearson Paraprofessional assessment:(qualifying score of at least) OR
• Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated skill in communicating effectively with all staff students and as a team member both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work with students in a warm and confident manner
• Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Previous experience working with students with disabilities is preferred

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

A person working in this position will exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally while carrying pushing and/or pulling to move objects. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unaided and may lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of another person and/or a lift assist. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand walk sit; some stooping kneeling and/or crouching; and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or ordinary infectious diseases carried by students.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT and Salary:

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of the Mead Support and Service Professionalsand Policies and Procedures of Mead School District. A typical school year consists of 180 days plus 10 holidaysSeptember through June of each school year. The individual number of days may vary by position as defined within the CBA.

The salary range for the position is: Min $19.13 Max $ qualifying for the intensive care stipend as defined within the contract earn an additional $2.00 per hour. Salary placement will be at step 1 on the scale for the position unless otherwise noted within the contract. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Mead School District website at policies and Procedures can be accessed online at employee shall accumulate twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. An employee employed less than a full work year shall be entitled to a proportionate part of the sick leave allowance. A maximum of three (3) days of annual leave are provided for all employees based on the employees scheduled employment hours per day to be used for an absence during work hours or to be accumulated for the purpose of cash out.

Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Standard benefits include Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability. Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least5 months over a 12-month period are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services.

APPLICATION:

MEMBERS of Mead Support and Service Professionalsinterested in this position need to apply for this position via the internal link. Please complete the required information on the internal application including uploading the required documents to your profileon or before11:59 PM September 2 2026.

All other applicants interested in this position must apply for this posting through a link to our online applicant system found on the website at .Upload the required documents to your application. Below is a list of required materials. If you have questions regarding this process you may contact Shelli Nemec at the District Administration Building or email @. The application along with all required documents must be completed on or before11:59 PMSeptember 2 2026.Incomplete applications will not be considered.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION

• Your resume.
• Your currentCover Letterwhich speaks specifically to your abilities in the position for which you are applying.
• Three (3) dated and current (within the last 3 years)letters of recommendation or 3 completed online reference checks (email addresses required for references)ora combination of 3 letters and completed online checks.
• Copy of yourHigh School Diploma or High School Transcripts.
• A copy of your college transcripts or proof of passing one of the Master Teacher Assessments or Parapro test.

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

Mead School District #354 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of sex race ethnicity color religion creed national origin sexual orientation gender identity gender expression homelessness immigration or citizenship status disability neurodivergence the use of a trained dog guide or service animal age and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the Districts Title IX/Civil Rights Officer Josh Westermann Section 504 Coordinator Heather Havens and/or Affirmative Action officer Keri Hutchins at or via mail to 2323 E. Farwell Rd. Mead WA 99021.Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at .

Required Experience:

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