PIONEER-5th Grade General Education Para

Pioneer School District • Shelton, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Pioneer School District is hiring a Grade 5 general education paraeducator for the 2026–2027 school year. The position is based at the elementary school and is scheduled for 6.5 hours. The paraeducator provides instructional support, intervention services, one-on-one support, tutoring, lunch supervision, student behavior management, general classroom assistance, and other duties assigned in response to student needs. The role reports to the Building Administrator.

Pioneer School District serves approximately 750 students in grades P–8 in a rural area east of Shelton, Washington. The district describes its community as supportive of its schools and students, with access to outdoor recreation and nearby urban amenities.

Applicants must apply through ED Jobs Northwest and submit a letter of application (no more than two pages) addressing the position’s knowledge, skills, and abilities; a current resume; three letters of reference; a high school diploma or GED; and a copy of ParaPro Assessment results or official college transcripts. Only complete applications will be considered. New employees must complete a satisfactory fingerprint and sexual misconduct background check; proof that fingerprinting has begun must be provided to Human Resources before the first day of employment. Employment is considered temporary until satisfactory background-check results are received.

The hourly salary range is $20.56–$25.30, plus year-end longevity pay based on school district experience. Employees anticipated to work at least 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and basic life insurance benefits. Eligible employees are required to participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems plan and may participate in tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 deferred compensation plans.

Requirements

• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and others in a warm and confident manner.
• Ability to reteach expectations and intervene when necessary.
• Ability to positively redirect student behaviors.
• Ability to maintain professional communication with classroom teachers and administrators.
• Ability to responsibly and respectfully supervise and accompany students and ensure appropriate discipline.
• Ability to work professionally under the supervision of classroom teachers.
• Ability to support students academically.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Copy of ParaPro Assessment results or official college transcripts.
• Satisfactory fingerprint and sexual misconduct background check; proof that fingerprinting has begun is required before the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support and academic support to students.
• Provide intervention services, one-on-one support, and tutoring.
• Supervise students during lunch and in classrooms, halls, and on the playground.
• Support student behavior management, reteach expectations, and positively redirect student behavior when necessary.
• Assist generally in the classroom and perform other duties assigned in support of student needs.
• Accompany and responsibly supervise students, ensuring appropriate discipline.
• Maintain professional communication with classroom teachers and administrators.
• Work under the supervision of classroom teachers who design schedules and daily activities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and basic life insurance for employees anticipated to work at least 630 hours during the school year.
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems plan for eligible employees; membership is required.
• Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 deferred compensation plans.
• Year-end longevity pay based on school district experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED