Paraeducator I - 1:1 Resource Support
About The Position
The Paraeducator I provides one-to-one resource support and works collaboratively with certificated staff in classrooms or other learning environments. The position assists with instructional support and student supervision, prepares educational materials, monitors students’ progress, behavior, and safety, and performs routine clerical tasks for teachers and other district staff. This is a non-continuing assignment for the 2026–2027 school year only. It is scheduled for 6.5 hours per day on a 181-day calendar. Assignments may vary in total hours and beginning and ending times. The role is hourly, non-exempt, and pays $29.61 to $33.52 per hour. Mandatory in-person training and orientation must be completed before the official start date.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Meet at least one paraeducator qualification: 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; have completed a paraeducator apprenticeship registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council; or have received a passing score on a PESB-approved assessment or program listed in the posting.
- Possess valid First Aid and CPR certifications, or be willing to acquire them depending on the job assignment.
- Complete mandatory in-person training and orientation before the official start date.
- For employees working in a self-contained classroom, de-escalation and physical restraint training certification is required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with students in an educational setting and/or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences.
- Training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with certificated staff in classrooms or other learning environments.
- Assist with instructional support and student supervision duties.
- Prepare educational materials.
- Monitor students’ progress, behavior, and safety.
- Perform routine clerical tasks to support teachers and other district staff.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Paid personal leave
- Employee assistance program
- Pension plans through the Department of Retirement Systems
- Deferred compensation plans
- 403(b) plans
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
