Paraeducator II

About the role

Under the direction of a certificated staff member, assists in the delivery of educational programs to individual or small groups of students in a variety of settings. These settings include, but are not limited to, special and general education classrooms; community sites, and vocational sites on and off school campuses. Daily schedule generally includes some shifts of outdoor recess, bus arrival/dismissal, and/or lunchroom supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering educational programs to individuals or small groups of students.
• Support special and general education classrooms, community sites, and vocational sites.
• Participate in outdoor recess, bus arrival/dismissal, and lunchroom supervision as scheduled.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Upon hire, provide a copy of high school diploma or transcripts (or acceptable equivalent) and official post‑secondary transcript(s).

Qualifications

• Passing score on an assessment approved by the Washington State Paraeducator Board.
• Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a paraeducator apprenticeship registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

Benefits

• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, basic life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance (if anticipated to work ≥630 hours/year).
• Eligible for a 403(b) TSA Retirement Savings Plan.
• Up to 13 paid holidays per year (number depends on start/end dates).
• Paid time off: 12 days vacation per school year for 12‑month employees; 12 days sick leave for employees working 237‑260 days per school year; up to 3 days personal leave per school year.

Pay

Wage: $25.83 – $30.00 per hour (2026‑27 PSE Salary Schedule).

Schedule

Anticipated start date: ASAP. Monday‑Thursday: 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. (includes one 15‑minute paid break and one 30‑minute unpaid meal break). Friday: 7:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. (includes one 15‑minute paid break). Weekly working hours: 31 hours.