2026-27 Temp. Instructional Parapro II

ELLENSBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT #401

POSITION: TEMP* Parapro II- Instructional Aide - Career & Technical Education

Monday, Tues, Thurs + Friday - 6 hours

Wednesday - 4.58 hours

LOCATION: Ellensburg High School

REPORTS TO: CTE Director/High School Principal

JOB SUMMARY:

This position assists classroom teachers by providing instruction and support to individual students or small groups; monitors and reports student progress; supports students in the wood shop; supervises the boys' locker room during transition times; and performs other instructional support duties as assigned.

Responsibilities include monitoring student behavior, ensuring safety and appropriate conduct, and maintaining a positive and respectful environment.

Because this position includes supervision responsibilities in the boys' locker room, the successful candidate must be able to perform duties that require presence in that space while maintaining student privacy and comfort.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Tutoring individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by the teacher; maintaining records of student progress.
• Monitoring and reporting behavior of students according to approved procedures; reporting progress regarding student performance and behavior; checking and assisting students with lab work as necessary.
• Assisting in overseeing students while in labs or the wood shop; providing for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Supervising the boys locker room during transition times to ensure student safety and appropriate conduct.
• Assisting students by providing proper examples, a friendly attitude, and general guidance.
• Conferring, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Assuring the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Directing group activities of students as assigned; assisting in supervising department field trips, emergency drills, and assemblies.
• Attending regional and state events and helping supervise students.
• Participating in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.

Performing related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• AA (or higher) degree or completion of 2 years of secondary education

(72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits).

ETS Test with a score of at least 461

• Must qualify to work in the proximity of children under the conditions of a WSP/FBI background check.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic subjects taught in the District schools, including mathematics, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Safe practices in classroom activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Bilingual skills preferred.

ABILITY TO:

• Engage with students to support mathematics, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents and staff.
• Perform routine clerical duties in support of classroom activities.
• Print and write legibly.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Learn to apply and explain policies and procedures related to school and program activities.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Monitor, observe and report student's behavior according to approved policies and procedures.
• Operate instructional and office equipment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Representation: Public School Employees, Ellensburg Chapter
• Salary: PSE Salary Schedule

BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).

School employees | Washington State Health Care Authority

Retirement benefits provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS); if working in an eligible position . State of Washington: Department of Retirement Systems

189 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits to include 12 days of sick leave, three personal leave days. Prorated if applicable.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

This Job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all-inclusive, and the job may require other essential and/or nonessential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. The District reserves the right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or nonessential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.

Applicants of diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Ellensburg School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Rhonda Schmidt, 509-925-8011, Rhonda.Schmidt@esd401.org ; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Lori Gylling, 509-925-8115, Lori.Gylling@esd401.org . Address for both coordinators: 1300 East Third Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926.