Paraeducator I

Paraeducator I JobID: 1516 Position Type: Instructional Support/Paraeducator IDate Posted: 10/20/2026Location: La Center Elementary School, La Center, WADate Available: 11/02/2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Additional Information: Show/HideThe La Center School District has an employment opportunity for a Paraeducator I to support students at La Center Elementary School. Our Mission: The mission of the La Center School District is to create a supportive learning environment that empowers students to reach their fullest potential. We will do this in partnership with families, the community, staff and students to develop confident and self-reliant lifelong learners who can thrive in a rapidly changing, more technologically advanced and diverse society.Position Summary: Under the supervision of the building principal, the Paraeducator I supports the district's mission by providing academic and supervisory support to students in an atmosphere of warmth, cooperation and service to others. The Paraeducator I works in various school settings including classrooms, the playground and cafeteria. Terms of Employment: 189 days per school year, when school is in session. Six (6) hours and forty (40) minutes per day, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break, on regular student attendance days and reduced hours on late student arrival and early release days. The work schedule is 7:40 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. on regular student attendance days; 8:40 a.m. - 2:20 p.m. on late student arrival days; 7:40 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. on early release days. Schedules are subject to change based on the needs of the district. This position is covered by the SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement.The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check and clearance by Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSDuties will vary based on the assignment and may include, but not be limited to, the following: Provide instructional services to students under the direction of the certificated staff memberPerform student observation and assessment; provide verbal and/or written feedback to assist certificated personnel in evaluating studentsFacilitate small group lessons to support academic areas as identified by teachers, coaches, or administratorsImplement academic instruction assigned by the teacher for individuals (one-on-one) or small groups to assist the students in meeting learning goalsProvide 1:1 student support as neededMonitor students within a variety of school settings including, but not limited to, classrooms, playground, cafeteria, restrooms, hallways, bus loading zones, and parking lotsAttend training meetings to broaden expertise in working with remedial studentsParticipate as a member of the education team; may attend parent conferences at the discretion of the principalAdminister tests, collect data, and report student progressMaintain accurate data collection records and assist with completion of reportsContribute to the collaborative effort of all staff to meet individual instructional needs of students through participation in staff meetings, in-service programs, workshops and seminarsAbility to participate in activities beyond the regularly scheduled work dayCommunicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and community partnersAttend required trainingsMaintain a neat, clean personal appearance and traits of a good role model for students; work apparel should be appropriate for a safe and professional work environmentProvide a safe learning environment for all studentsRegular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the positionPerform other related duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation, Training and ExperienceProof of high school graduation or equivalent and at least ONE of the following is required:Associate's Degree or equivalent (48 semester/72 quarter hours) from an accredited college or university ORA passing score on a state-approved Paraeducator AssessmentWillingness and ability to complete professional development courses required by the State of Washington towards Paraeducator certificationA valid CPR card, or the ability to obtain a card, is required upon hireSuccessful completion of a basic skills assessment may be required prior to offer of employment PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience working with students in a K-12 settingPrevious classroom experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESFlexibility and an attitude of cooperation with the ability to move from classroom to classroom to provide services throughout the districtAbility to learn and utilize various computer software programs and assistive technologyAbility to understand individual students' needs and help them growDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a diverse population of staff, students, families, and community members while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor and supporting an atmosphere of warmth, cooperation and service to othersDemonstrated ability to treat all staff, students, parents, and community members with dignityDemonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students and staffStrong self-initiative with an ability to work independently with minimal supervisionDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a flexible and cooperative manner in order to build and maintain effective teams and partnershipsDemonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and analyze situations to define issues, draw conclusions, and determine resolutions and/or action plansPunctual, with the ability to meet deadlines, adapt quickly to change and maintain flexibility in a dynamic work environmentAbility to maintain confidentiality in all district mattersUnderstand and implement district safety proceduresAbility to incorporate working knowledge of Board Policies E-1 through E-4 into daily practiceAbility to learn and follow school district policies and procedures ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSDepending upon the assignment, some sitting, standing and stooping may be required to attend to the physical needs of students including feeding, moving and positioning students and assisting with personal hygiene needs including, but not limited to, changing diapers and toiletingSome lifting may be required; ability to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds with assistance is requiredStarting Salary: $21.94/hour. Pay rates thereafter are based on the SEIU Negotiated Agreement.Benefits: Eligible employees receive a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their qualified dependents. Employer-paid basic life, long-term disability, and AD & D insurance are available to the employee only. Additional benefits include retirement through the Washington State Department of Retirement and optional supplemental benefits including supplemental life, long-term disability, FSA, DCAP, and deferred compensation. Paid leave benefits include two (2) days of personal leave and ten (10) days of sick leave per school year, pro-rated based on the employee's hire date. Paid holidays include: Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day following Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, and Memorial Day. Labor Day is a paid holiday when the start of school precedes the holiday or when an employee returns to a regularly scheduled work week or an approved scheduled day before the holiday. Juneteenth is a paid holiday when it falls within the employee's work year. Additional available paid leave benefits and terms of paid holidays are governed by the SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement. La Center School District No. 101725 Highland Road/PO Box 1840La Center, WA 98629 La Center School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal 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 Gender Inclusive Schools CoordinatorMatt JohnsonAddress: 725 NE Highland Road, La Center, WA 98629Telephone Number: 360-263-1700Email: matt.johnson@lacenterschools.org Section 504/ADA CoordinatorGreg HallAddress: PO Box 1840 La Center, WA 98629Telephone Number: 360-263-2131Email: greg.hall@lacenterschools.org Title IX CoordinatorMatt CookeAddress: 725 NE Highland Road, La Center, WA 98629Telephone Number: 360-263-1700Email: matt.cooke@lacenterschools.org