Paraeducator I - Kindergarten Support

About the role

Works collaboratively with certificated staff in classrooms or other learning environments, assists with a variety of instructional support and student supervision duties; prepares educational materials; monitors students' progress, behavior, and safety. Performs routine clerical tasks to support teachers and other district staff.

Shift Details

3.75 hours a day; 181 day calendar

Position Type

Non-Continuing Position: This position is non-continuing for the 2026-2027 school year only. Typically, non-continuing assignments fill a variety of temporary vacancies to help the school district meet a short-term work demand. This work assignment expires on the end date of employment and there is no reasonable assurance for work after the end date.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly Rate: $29.61 to $33.52 (hourly) (2026-27 Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule)

Requirements

• Be at least eighteen years of age
• Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent
• 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
  • Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council
  • Received a passing score on one of the following PESB approved assessments:
    • ETS ParaPro Assessment
    • Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment
    • Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program
• Possession of valid First Aid and CPR Certifications or willingness to acquire depending on job assignment
• Certification of de-escalation and physical restraint training is required for all employees who work in a self-contained classroom
• Successful candidates are required to complete mandatory, in-person training/orientation prior to their official start date

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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

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.