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Money is tight for Clark County paraeducators; some opt for second jobs instead of vacations

The challenging and often high-risk job isn't full time for most

By Griffin Reilly, Columbian staff writer
Published: July 26, 2024, 6:04am
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Stephanie Bradshaw, right, gets into her car with her daughter Olivia, 13, on Wednesday at Bradshaw’s apartment complex in east Vancouver. Bradshaw is a special education paraeducator in Evergreen Public Schools and drives for Uber and Lyft on the side to make extra money. During the summer, driving is the main source of income that helps pay for rent and bills. Recently, she was rear-ended — taking her car out of commission for ride-sharing until it is repaired.
Stephanie Bradshaw, right, gets into her car with her daughter Olivia, 13, on Wednesday at Bradshaw’s apartment complex in east Vancouver. Bradshaw is a special education paraeducator in Evergreen Public Schools and drives for Uber and Lyft on the side to make extra money. During the summer, driving is the main source of income that helps pay for rent and bills. Recently, she was rear-ended — taking her car out of commission for ride-sharing until it is repaired. (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian) Photo Gallery

Stephanie Bradshaw never expected her job to be easy. Adding a second one to pay the bills hasn’t been easy either.

Her main gig as a special education paraeducator requires the ability to be patient and listen carefully. Students with the greatest academic and social-emotional needs deserve as much help as possible, she said.

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