Office Support Paraeducator beginning the 2026-2027 school year

Pullman School District 267 • Pullman, WA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides support for building systems coordinated through the Main Office, reporting to the Building Principal and/or Designee. The role involves a variety of tasks including greeting visitors, managing phone calls, assisting with student absences and behavior programs, handling administrative tasks, and providing health room coverage. The position requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively under pressure, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate professionalism.

Requirements

• 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
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications
• Work effectively with elementary-age learners
• Possess or obtain First Aid & CPR certification within 30 days of employment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Skyward applications
• Knowledge of FERPA laws and procedures
• Behavior management/communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, parents, students, and staff members in a welcoming manner and respond to inquiries.
• Answer phone calls in a pleasant, informed manner for the purpose of providing information, routing callers to the appropriate person/department, and taking messages.
• Assist with confirming and documenting student absences.
• Assist with student/building behavior programs, including de-escalation, data entry and behavior management reports.
• Assist with copying, filing using established systems.
• Ensure protection and security of files and records.
• Assist with district and State assessments (For example, MAPs/State Assessments).
• Troubleshoot and maintain office equipment.
• Assist building principal with administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.
• Perform recess duties a minimum of 2 hours per day - including playground/cafeteria/student pick-up and drop-off supervision/crossing guard duties.
• Provide health room coverage a minimum of 1 hour per day.
• Assist with student health needs, nursing tasks, and the dispersing of medications per procedures and as delegated by the school nurse or building administrator including, but not limited to, medication administration including oral medications, eye drops, ear drops, topical medications, inhalers, and epi-pens; providing standard first aid; attend to student hygiene needs; monitoring blood sugar; documentation (charting in health room and medication logs); and monitoring and keeping necessary supplies maintained and stocked.

Benefits

• Medical coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Dental coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Vision coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Life coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• 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).
• Sick/emergency leave as per the collective bargaining agreement between the Pullman Paraeducators Association (PPA) and the Pullman School District.
• Personal leave as per the collective bargaining agreement between the Pullman Paraeducators Association (PPA) and the Pullman School District.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree