Special Education (Designed Instruction) Paraeducator

East Valley School District

2026 – EVSD #361

 

Date Posted: February 18, 2026                            Closing Date: February 25, 2026

 

Hours/Day:   6.50                                                 Days/Year:    191

       

Schedule Information:      Monday – Friday, 8:45 am - 3:45 pm 

                                             hours may vary depending on district needs    

 

Estimated Start Date:        Immediately after hire

                                           start date is contingent upon clearance of background screening

                                           through the FBI and Washington State Patrol.    

 

End Date (if temporary):   This is a continuing position.

 

Additional Information:    [none]

 

Salary:                     $20.51 - $23.89 dependent on placement

• The salary listed above includes $1.50 per hour to assist with student personal needs (including but not limited to: toileting, diaper changing, bathing, catheterization, feeding). 

 

Benefits:                    Click Here to view Employee Benefit Information

 

Reports to:               Principal and Program Director or designee

 

Job Descriptions:

 

Click Here to view the Special Education Paraeducator Job Description

 

Salary Schedule:

 

Click Here to view the 2025-2026 Salary Schedule for Paraeducators

 

District Website:     http://www.evsd.org

 

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for completion of the following items in addition to those listed in the Job Description (see above). 

• All paraeducators must have completed the ETS Praxis, or obtained an AA Degree, or have earned 72 quarter/48 semester credits, or have completed a registered apprenticeship program prior to applying for a paraeducator position in the East Valley School District (documentation required at time of application).


• High School Diploma or Equivalent.


• Minimum of 18 years of age.


• Assist the special education teacher in the implementation, organization and preparation of the classroom program and materials.


• Provide instruction to students with special needs as assigned and supervised by the special education teacher.


• Assist the special education teacher with record keeping tasks as directed.


• Assist the special education teacher in maintaining the safety and well-being of the students.


• Work daily with students in accordance with scheduled times.


• Facilitate and complete learning experiences designated by the teacher.


• Assist and support building staff in the implementation of classroom intervention.


• Assist in maintaining the safety and well-being of all students.


• Will utilize district software programs, including; Skyward, Word, Excel and SMI.


• Maintain appropriate student records and other records as directed.


• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.


• Required to have a current First Aid/CPR Card.


• Must be able to provide proof of immunization if born on or after 1/1/1957. 

East Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination; Title IX Compliance Coordinator: Jane Stencel, Phone: (509) 924-1830, [email protected]; ADA/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Jane Stencel, Phone: (509) 924-1830, [email protected]; Section 504 Coordinator: Heather Awbery, Phone: (509) 924-1830, [email protected]; Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Brian Talbott, Phone: (509) 924-1830, [email protected], 3830 N. Sullivan Rd, Bldg. 1, Spokane Valley, WA 99216.