Paraeducator I - 1:1 Basic Classroom Support
About The Position
The Paraeducator I works collaboratively with certificated staff in classrooms or other learning environments, assisting with 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 is a non-continuing assignment for the 2026–2027 school year only. The assignment fills a temporary vacancy to meet short-term demand and expires at the end of employment, with no reasonable assurance of work afterward. The schedule is 6.0 hours per day on a 181-day calendar; total hours and designated start and end times may vary. The position is non-exempt and pays $29.61 to $33.52 per hour.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old 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 from 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.
- Complete mandatory in-person training and orientation before the official start date.
- Employees working in a self-contained classroom must have certification in de-escalation and physical restraint training.
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 AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Paid personal leave
- Employee assistance program
- Pension plans through DRS
- Deferred compensation plans
- 403(b) plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
