| Location | Puyallup, WA |
Special Education BEST Paraeducator 03/2025
JOB DESCRIPTION Puyallup School District PESPA Level III
Special Education - Behavioral, Emotional, Social Teaching (BEST) Paraeducator
Purpose Statement: The purpose of this position is to support our district's special education program which provides services to students with behavioral challenges within a self-contained and general education setting. Responsibilities vary with the individual assignment, but typically include instruction of students, monitor student behavior, student hygiene, and preparation of materials, testing, and data collection/reporting.
Essential Functions Instructs/tutors students individually or in a small group setting under the direction of certificated employee(s) Acts as an instructional resource for classroom teachers Assists in the evaluation of student needs and in preparation of appropriate lessons and materials in collaboration with certified personnel Helps prepare and adapt lessons and activities with teacher approval, to be used as classroom activities and instruction Facilitates student involvement in school activities and/or community access Attends to the personal hygiene needs of students Maintains and/or assists with student behavior including maintenance of positive student behavior Assists with the supervision of students during building activities, such as assemblies, building emergency drills and special programs Monitor students with medical plans (possible seizures) Assist certificated staff with de-escalation and restraint based on individual student plans and approved district training
Other Functions May attend building meetings and events i.e. staff meetings, open house, and/or related in-service activities/workshops May serve on building committees May be called upon to provide bus riding support May attend program meetings and events, i.e. department meetings, open house, and or related in-service activities/workshops Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment Performs other related duties as assigned
Education High school diploma or equivalent Must meet minimum state requirements for Paraeducators
Knowledge and Skills Full working knowledge and skills required to perform assigned tasks De-escalation training required Some experiential skills required to perform assigned tasks Complex and adaptive oral/written communications required Primary responsibilities require advanced curriculum skills The job frequently is required to function in complex situations Special Education BEST Paraeducator 03/2025
Responsibility Tasks require some independent judgment with consultation of supervisor or administrator Decisions are made within assigned tasks Decisions are made to achieve structured results Frequently required to resolve unexpected issues Regular discretion and access to confidential/privileged information High risk or impact if errors are made
Planning & Organizing Planning/organization of own work in coordination of work of others Reporting required within classroom or building Collecting and some assessment of data or reporting
Working Conditions Frequent Interruptions Limited Deadlines Frequent emotionally charged interactions Work regularly performed under demanding conditions Limited/infrequent exposure to weather conditions Limited risk/exposure to human borne pathogens Requires special safety or health precautions associated with adverse conditions when working with students Moderate exposure to noise Moderate exposure to traffic Moderate standing (31-60%) Moderate lifting (11-30 lbs. / occasionally) Moderate prolonged sitting (31-60%) Limited carrying (1+10 lbs. / seldom) Moderate stooping and bending Moderate twisting Limited fine dexterity Limited toileting
Required Testing Successfully pass the Paraeducator Test
Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance