Conditional Paraeducator, Job 26-0702 FA

Mukilteo School District•Everett, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 6.5-hours-per-day Conditional Paraeducator position at Fairmount Elementary School for the remainder of the 2026–27 school year only. The anticipated start date is as soon as possible, and the scheduled hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position includes benefits and supports students in a Structured classroom with social, behavioral, and academic needs. The paraeducator assists students with transitions throughout the school setting and must be Safety-Care trained or willing to attend the next available district training. Under a teacher’s direction, the paraeducator assists with planning, preparation, and delivery of instruction based on state standards, district curriculum, and effective practices for students with diverse learning needs. The role may include supporting special education services, such as IEP goals, medical assistance, physical support, and personal care. The paraeducator also supervises students in settings including recess, the cafeteria, library, and bus loading, and performs crossing guard duties before and after school.

Requirements

Experience working in an elementary school setting.
Be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
Meet one of these paraeducator qualification pathways: hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; complete a paraeducator apprenticeship registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council; or pass a PESB-approved assessment listed in the posting.
Demonstrate knowledge of math, spelling, reading, grammar, and punctuation.
Have the desire and aptitude to work with students and the ability to interact positively and professionally with students, supervisors, and staff.
Be able to work independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
Demonstrate the ability to manage student behavior effectively.
Work accurately and attend to detail while meeting deadlines in an environment with frequent interruptions.
Be able to operate, or be willing to learn to operate, standard classroom equipment.
Be able to meet students’ physical, health, and safety needs, including properly lifting students in and out of chairs in accordance with safe-lifting requirements and using adaptive equipment as required.
Have knowledge of computer applications used to assist student learning.
Be able to strengthen job-related competencies.
Be Safety-Care trained or willing to attend the next available district training.
Depending on assignment, complete behavior-modification programs, including safe physical-restraint techniques, and/or other required training.
Job-related experience is desired.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students with special needs, specifically autism.
Experience working with a wide range of student needs.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers with daily student supervision to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
Administer student tests under teacher direction, collect and maintain diagnostic and test data, update student records, and assess student progress.
Monitor student behavior and progress, and share observations with teachers and other professional staff.
Help implement strategies addressing diverse student needs and supporting individual educational growth and achievement goals.
Provide clerical and general classroom assistance, including data collection and entry, correspondence, copying, filing, and preparation of classroom materials.
Provide first aid, medical assistance, physical support, and personal care for students who are ill, medically fragile, or disabled.
Assist students with feeding, toileting, lifting, positioning, adaptive equipment, and equipment related to their disabilities, including assistive technology and visual aids.
Track and dispense authorized student medications.
Perform crossing guard duties before and after school.
Monitor students in the cafeteria and at recess and help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
Participate in meetings and training to share information, improve skills and knowledge, implement school initiatives, and address student needs.
Comply with district policies and maintain a consistent presence at the assigned worksite during specified hours.
Perform other related duties as assigned; duties may be reassigned depending on program, building, and student needs.