Paraeducator (One-on-One)

For best consideration, submit application materials on or before 8/03/2026.

About the role

Work under the supervision of certificated staff to provide instructional or other appropriate services to students.

Requirements

Must meet the following requirements to move forward in the screening process:

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; and
• Have received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service paraeducator assessment; or
• Hold an associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or
• Have earned seventy-two quarter credits or forty-eight semester credits at the one hundred level or higher at an accredited college or university; or
• Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Applicable AA degree or equivalent work experience and/or training preferred.
• Ability to relate to students, staff and parents.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to utilize appropriate strategies and techniques to provide effective instructional support.

Work Skills Assessments: Achieve minimum acceptable levels/scores in reading, writing, math and technology assessments.

Responsibilities

• Work with students individually or in small groups in a variety of content areas/subjects.
• Correct papers.
• Assist staff, as appropriate, in the design, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs and student progress.
• Assist in student supervision and discipline.
• File papers, run errands, operate duplication machines, attendance, minor clerical duties.
• Lead group discussions.
• May include support of EBD students: escort to/from class, support during PE classes and locker room transitions, documentation of student behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred candidates will have experience working with students in a school classroom setting.

Reports to

Instructor and principal.

Schedule

• Work Year: 189 days per year (includes nine paid holidays).
• Hours: 6.5 hours paid per day plus half-hour unpaid duty-free lunch.

Pay

2025-26 PSE Salary Schedule A:

• Paraeducator I: $25.16 - $27.94 (DOE).
• Paraeducator III: $28.29 - $31.21 (DOE).

This position will be paid at the 2026-27 PSE Salary Schedule.

Higher pay rate for:

• Satisfactory completion of Educational Para-Professional Apprenticeship Program or Accredited AA Degree (official transcripts are required).
• Seventy-two (72) quarter credits or forty-eight (48) semester credits (official transcripts are required) at 100 level or above.

Benefits

Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours an employee is anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Employees anticipated to work 630 hours or more in a year are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability and the employee assistance program.
• The district's healthcare benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
• Option to participate in deferred compensation/403B plans, dependent care flexible spending/health savings accounts, and additional life insurance and/or added long-term disability coverage through employee contributions.
• Sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and paid holidays aligned with bargaining agreements.
• VEBA: Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) for out-of-pocket benefits costs (availability based on annual employee voting).