Learning Support Special Education Paraeducator

Job Posting: Tenino Middle School - Learning Support Special Education Paraeducator - 2025/26 SY

Closing Date: Open until filled

Term: Continuing beginning in the 25-26 SY

Hours/Schedule: 6.5 hours per day/Monday-Friday

Supervisor(s): Building Principal

Contract/Salary: Based on the 24-25 PSE Salary Schedule

Benefits/Supplemental Information

Description:

This position assists special education teaching staff in a school setting by performing instructional and other support tasks with small groups of students and one-on-one with individual students.  This position assists with independent living skills, social/emotional needs, behavioral needs, and/or medical/physical needs. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures.
• Works directly with students with a variety of special needs.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts. 
• Manage student behavior across settings using consistent and positive intervention strategies as directed. 
• Elicit specific behaviors from children as indicated by the instructional program and individual plans. 
• Implements, enters and tracks Individual Education Plan (IEP) data. 
• Assists with physical management of students including lifting, moving, positioning, feeding, and toileting or diapering under direction of the teacher. 
• Assists with de-escalation and physical restraint protocols consistent with district-provided training and individual plans as directed.
• Assist with the implementation of student health plans per the school district nurse and medical professionals in the community. Training to be provided by an appropriate resource.
• Works with students in various community/school sites including field trips, community centers, grocery stores, post office etc. 
• Escorts and supervises assigned students in various activities (music, PE, counseling, recess, library, etc.). 
• Models appropriate behavior with students, the community and staff. 
• Presents subject matter to students, utilizing a variety of methods and techniques  as planned by the teacher. 
• Confers with teaching staff on the progress of students. 
• Assists staff with record keeping, copying, filing, grading assignments and taking attendance. 
• Monitors and assists students as needed. 
• Assists with loading and unloading children to/from buses. 
• Assists the teacher in developing and implementing educational materials. 
• Follow the daily schedule as outlined by the teacher. 
• Assists the teacher in the set-up and maintenance of the classroom, materials and supplies. 
• Assists the teacher in scheduling appropriate meetings and completion of paperwork.
• Participates in scheduled staff meetings as assigned.
• Participates in and completes state-required paraeducator certification training as facilitated by the district.
• Engage in special training and/or coaching, as directed, to meet unique needs of assigned student(s). 
• Maintain appropriate and secure confidential records, information, and inquiries.
• Ability to relate to children and their families in a positive and cooperative manner. 
• Ability to relate to staff in a cooperative and positive manner.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal and/or Special Services Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least eighteen years of age, High School Diploma/GED, Associate Degree, 2 years of college (transcripts required) or passage of Published Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Proven ability to work with children.
• Proven ability to follow directions and procedures with a minimum of supervision.
• Proven ability to work with a variety of staff members in a positive manner.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, specifically with student records, behavior, or academic concerns.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to follow all district safety rules. First Aid card required.

Physical Requirements:

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. 

• Employees must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Physical ability to lift 25 pounds to shoulder height.
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
• Ability to effectively manage student transition to a variety of locations (e.g. P.E., recess, buses and lunch) throughout the day.

The district will provide equal educational opportunity for all students in all aspects of the academic & activities program without discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to the boy scouts and other designated youth groups. The following positions have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Amanda Jewell, Title IX and Civil Right Compliance Coordinator and Section 504/Special Services Coordinator jewella@tenino.k12.wa.us | (360) 264-3400 | PO Box 4024, Tenino, WA, 98589.