Preschool Special Education Paraeducator

Pullman School District 267

PSD Preschool - Pullman, Washington This job is also posted in Pullman School District 267

Job Details

Job ID:

5924855

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

DEFINITION OF POSITION

The Preschool Special Education Paraeducator will serve as an instructional assistant under the immediate supervision of the Special Education Teacher.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISORS

Building Principal and Special Education Teacher

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Completed at least 2 years of study (72 quarter credits/48 semester credits) at an institution of higher education or possess an associate's (or higher) degree or completed one of the following: ETS ParaPro Assessment with a score of 455 or higher, Pearson Paraprofessional assessment, or Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program

Evidence of in-service training and/or successful experience working with students with special needs

Ability to lift 50 lbs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience/training in special education

Experience working with students with physical disabilities

Experience/training in alternative communication

Experience/training in Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)

Experience/appreciation of diverse student population

ESSENTIAL JOB-RELATED ACTIVITIES

Willingness to be trained

Work collaboratively under the direction of the Special Education/Resource Room Teacher

Work directly with students as defined by their individual programs and in multiple settings

Assist special education personnel with record keeping and reporting

Take directions and follow through without direct supervision

Attend, with the highest priority, to the safety of children

Work with behaviorally disabled children

Work with severely disabled children

Address hygiene issues including, but not limited to, changing diapers

Ability to meet the demands of restraining, lifting and moving disabled students

Provide structure and direction to reluctant students

Participate in training to perform minor medical procedures under the direction of the school nurse

Assist with record keeping, typing reports, completing forms, etc.

Possess and practice strong interpersonal skills with a wide variety of people both inside and outside the organization (staff, parents, community members, other agencies, etc.)

Be a positive team builder who works in a collaborative manner

Meet multiple demands in pressure situations and maintain high levels of quality work

Maintain confidentiality

Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing

Regularly demonstrate professionalism in appearance, actions, decisions, and overall performance

Work with minimal supervision and be flexible

Carry out other assigned duties as needed

TERMS OF CONTRACT

Salary:

Special Education Paraeducator:

$25.02 - $28.81/hour

Length of Contract:

3.25 hours/day (Monday through Thursday from 8:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.), 144 days/year plus two additional district directed days for a total of approximately 500 hours per academic year

Benefits/Leaves:

Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year. Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Additional benefits may include sick/emergency leave and personal leave as per the collective bargaining agreement between the Pullman Paraeducators Association (PPA) and the Pullman School District (Pullman Paraprofessionals CBA Final).

The Pullman School District Board of Directors and the Pullman School District shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities programs without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation (including gender expression or identity), marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, participation in the Boy Scouts of America 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 of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. District programs will be free from sexual harassment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent, (509) 332-3144, compliancecoord@psd267.org, and Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Assistant Director of Special Services (509) 332-3144, compliancecoord@psd267.org. 240 SE Dexter Street, Pullman, WA 99163. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in the application process by contacting the Personnel Coordinator at (509) 332-3584. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/ list/ocr/index.html. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: https://www. pullmanschools.org/hib-discrimination

PULLMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$25.02 to $28.81 Per Hour