2026-2027 Paraeducator IA (ECEAP) - Pool Posting

About the role

This position works collaboratively with lead instructors, classroom teachers, and staff in preschool classrooms or other learning environments. Assists with a variety of instructional support activities to promote social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and academic growth needed for kindergarten. Prepares educational materials and assists in implementing curriculum; communicates/collaborates with families, assesses student development; monitors students' progress, behavior, and safety. Performs routine clerical tasks to support teachers and other district staff.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with lead instructors, classroom teachers, and staff in preschool classrooms or other learning environments.
• Affords instructional support activities to promote social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and academic growth needed for kindergarten.
• Prepares educational materials and assists in implementing curriculum.
• Communicates/collaborates with families, assesses student development; monitors students' progress, behavior, and safety.
• Performs routine clerical tasks to support teachers and other district staff.

Requirements

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• 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.
• Complete an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.
• Receive a passing score on one of the following PESB approved assessments: ETS ParaPro Assessment, Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment, Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.
• ECEAP Paraeducators must meet one of the following qualifications: 1) have the equivalent of 12 college quarter credits in early childhood education; or 2) hold an initial or higher Washington State Early Childhood Education Certificate; or 3) hold a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition.
• Possess valid First Aid and CPR Certifications or ability to acquire depending on job assignment.
• Possess Food Handler permit within 90 days of hire.
• Certification of de-escalation and physical restraint training is required for all employees who work in a self-contained classroom.
• Complete a background clearance check, in accordance to WAC 110-06-0040.
• Provide proof of tuberculosis (TB) testing or treatment in accordance to WAC 110-300-0105(3).
• Provide proof of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) immunization or proof of immunity in accordance RCW 43.216.690.
• Must complete two full days (14 hours) of FCS Training.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• In addition, a paraeducator must meet one of the following:
• 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.
• Complete an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.
• Receive a passing score on one of the following PESB approved assessments: ETS ParaPro Assessment, Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment, Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.
• ECEAP Paraeducators must meet one of the following qualifications:
• 1) have the equivalent of 12 college quarter credits in early childhood education;
• 2) hold an initial or higher Washington State Early Childhood Education Certificate;
• 3) hold a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition.

Skills

Previous experience working with students in an educational setting and/or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences. Experience working with students with physical or cognitive disabilities and/or behavior challenges or social/emotional issues desirable. Training with cultural, ethnic and language diversity.

Benefits

• The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) provides access to health care services.
• Our benefits are provided to eligible positions through SEBB (School Employees Benefits Board).
• Eligibility for SEBB state health insurance coverage is determined by working 630 hours during the school year.
• Eligibility for a state retirement plan through the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is determined upon hire and is based on a variety of factors.
• Below is a general description of benefits and other compensation to be offered for eligible employees:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSAs/FSAs
• Life & AD+D Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plans (DRS)
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• 403(b) Plans

Pay

$31.21 to $35.06 (hourly) (2025-26 Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule)

Schedule

Shift Details: 3.25 - 6.5 hours per day, Mon.-Thurs.; Special Calendar (actual number of paid work days depends on start date and schedule)

Benefits

• The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) provides access to health care services.
• Our benefits are provided to eligible positions through SEBB (School Employees Benefits Board).
• Eligibility for SEBB state health insurance coverage is determined by working 630 hours during the school year.
• Eligibility for a state retirement plan through the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is determined upon hire and is based on a variety of factors.
• Below is a general description of benefits and other compensation to be offered for eligible employees:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSAs/FSAs
• Life & AD+D Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plans (DRS)
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• 403(b) Plans