Paraeducator I - 1:1 Resource Classroom Support
About The Position
The Paraeducator I works collaboratively with certificated staff in classrooms or other learning environments, providing instructional support and student supervision. The role includes preparing educational materials, monitoring students’ progress, behavior, and safety, and performing routine clerical tasks to support teachers and other district staff. This assignment is at Sherwood Elementary and is non-continuing for the 2026–2027 school year only. It is scheduled for 6.0 hours per day on a 181-day calendar. Non-continuing assignments typically fill temporary vacancies to meet short-term district needs and expire at the end of employment, with no reasonable assurance of work afterward. Total hours and designated start and end times may vary. The position is non-exempt and pays $29.61–$33.52 per hour.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Meet at least one of the following paraeducator qualification options: 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.
- Possess valid First Aid and CPR certifications or be willing to acquire them, depending on the job assignment.
- Employees working in a self-contained classroom must have de-escalation and physical restraint training certification.
- Complete mandatory in-person training and orientation before the official start date.
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
- HSAs/FSAs
- Life and AD+D insurance
- Long-term disability
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Paid personal leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pension plans through DRS
- Deferred compensation plans
- 403(b) plans
- Access to health care services through HCA and eligible SEBB state health insurance coverage, subject to working 630 hours during the school year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
