Paraeducator I - 1:1 Basic Classroom and Bus Support
About The Position
Works collaboratively with certificated staff in classrooms or other learning environments. Supports instruction 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 position for the 2026–2027 school year only, intended to fill a temporary vacancy; the assignment expires at the end of employment, with no reasonable assurance of work afterward. The assignment is 6.5 hours per day on a 181-day calendar. Total hours and beginning and ending times may vary. Successful 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 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 from an accredited college or university; complete a paraeducator apprenticeship registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council; or pass a PESB-approved assessment or program (ParaPathways Assessment, Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment, or Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program).
- 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 interest in supporting learning experiences.
- Training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with certificated staff in classrooms and other learning environments.
- Assist with instructional support and student supervision.
- 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 the Department of Retirement Systems
- 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
