Paraeducator I - Basic Classroom Support
About The Position
The Paraeducator I provides basic classroom support at Terrace Park Elementary, working 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 to support teachers and other district staff. This is a non-continuing assignment for the 2026–2027 school year only, intended to help meet a short-term work demand. The assignment expires at the end of employment, with no reasonable assurance of work afterward. The schedule is 2 hours per day on a 181-day calendar; total work hours and start and end times may vary. Candidates must complete mandatory in-person training and orientation before their official start date.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Meet at least one of the following paraeducator qualifications: 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.
- Complete de-escalation and physical restraint training if working in a self-contained classroom.
- 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 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
