Paraeducator - Instructional Support

Chief Leschi School•Puyallup, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the 2026-27 School Year. The Paraeducator-Instructional Support position assists certificated staff in supporting the academic, behavioral, social, and emotional success of students in a classroom and school setting. Under the direction of the classroom teacher or designated staff, the paraeducator provides instructional support through individual, small group, and classroom assistance; reinforces lessons and interventions; supports positive student behavior; supervises students in various school environments; and assists with classroom organization, instructional materials, and student engagement. Responsibilities may vary based on student, classroom, program, and building needs and may include support across general education, intervention, enrichment, cultural learning, and other instructional settings. ABOUT CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOLS : Formerly known as the Puyallup Tribal School, Chief Leschi Schools was founded in 1976 to address the high dropout rate of the youth of the Puyallup tribe. It is the largest of seven tribal schools in the state of Washington and one of approximately 200+ tribal schools in the United States. It is also one of the largest tribal schools to be funded by the Bureau of Indian Education.

Requirements

Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Possess a high school diploma or recognized equivalent (GED).
Meet Washington State paraeducator requirements through one of the following: Two years of study at an institution of higher education (72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits); or Associate degree or higher; or Passing score on the Washington State approved paraeducator assessment.
Proof of qualifications must be included with application materials.
Must complete the Washington State Paraeducator Fundamental Course of Study requirements within state timelines.
Successful criminal background clearance
Successful and/or clear drug screening

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children or adolescents in an educational, youth development, childcare, tutoring, mentoring, or community-based setting.
Experience supporting students with diverse academic, behavioral, social-emotional, or cultural needs.
Knowledge of positive behavior support strategies, classroom management practices, and relationship-based approaches with students.
Experience providing small group instruction, academic intervention, or individualized student support.
Familiarity with educational technology, learning platforms, and basic classroom instructional tools.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and maintain positive working relationships with students, families, staff, and community members.
Knowledge of Native American cultures, traditions, communities, and values, particularly those of the Puyallup Tribe and Tribal education systems.
Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred.
Recent experience working in a K–12 educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Supports classroom teachers with daily instruction, classroom routines, student supervision, and implementation of lesson activities.
Provides instructional support to students individually, in small groups, and during whole-class activities under the direction of certificated staff.
Reinforces instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, cultural learning, social skills, and other assigned content areas.
Supports remediation, intervention, enrichment, extension, and re-teaching activities based on student needs.
Assists students with classwork, assignments, projects, organization, study skills, and completion of instructional tasks.
Helps prepare, organize, distribute, collect, and maintain instructional materials, classroom supplies, technology, and learning resources.
Supports students in using classroom technology, adaptive tools, learning platforms, and other instructional equipment.
Observes and documents student progress, participation, behavior, work completion, and other information as directed.
Assists with informal assessments, progress monitoring, testing support, and proctoring consistent with school procedures.
Implements teacher-directed accommodations, modifications, behavior supports, and instructional strategies.
Supports positive student behavior using schoolwide expectations, de-escalation strategies, redirection, and relationship-based practices.
Assists with student supervision in classrooms, hallways, restrooms, cafeterias, playgrounds, recess, assemblies, field trips, arrival, dismissal, and other school settings.
Supports student transitions between classrooms, activities, services, buses, and school locations.
Assists with maintaining a safe, orderly, respectful, and culturally responsive learning environment.
Provides support for students’ social, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
Communicates student needs, concerns, progress, and incidents to the classroom teacher, building administrator, or appropriate staff.
Collaborates with teachers, specialists, intervention staff, counselors, administrators, and other school personnel to support student success.
Supports implementation of school rules, classroom expectations, emergency procedures, safety drills, and crisis response protocols.
May assist with basic student care, including minor first aid, health room referrals, hygiene-related support, and other age-appropriate needs consistent with assignment and training.
May support substitute teachers by helping maintain classroom routines, expectations, and continuity of instruction.
May assist with family engagement events, open house, student activities, schoolwide programs, and community events.
Maintains confidentiality of student, family, staff, and school information.
Maintains professional conduct, regular attendance, punctuality, and effective communication with students, staff, families, and administrators.
Participates in staff meetings, trainings, professional development, and required school activities as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.