1:1 Preschool Paraprofessional - Make a Difference

Esd 113; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Tumwater School District is seeking a 1:1 Preschool Paraprofessional at Black Lake Elementary. This one-year position offers 3.25 hours/day, 150 days/year, with pay range $27.84–$36.42 per hour.

Responsibilities include assisting students with IEP/504 accommodations, supporting personal care, providing targeted instruction, and supervising activities. Requires CPI, First Aid/CPR, English fluency, and valid WA driver’s license; fingerprint clearance is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; ESSA certification required.
• Strong written and verbal English skills.
• WA Driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• CPI training for 1:1 and self-contained settings.
• First Aid/CPR Certification required for health room duties.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 or in small groups per IEP/504 plan or multilingual services.
• Attend to personal care needs including transfers and hygiene as required.
• Provide motor therapy activities as requested by nurse, therapist or teacher.
• Work with students with severe needs and medical fragility as required.
• Recognize student needs and provide appropriate strategies and interventions.
• Assist teachers and provide library support, supervision in playground, lunchroom, and bus.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

Skills

English proficiency

Transportation

Fingerprint clearance

First Aid CPR

IEP support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent; ESSA cert.

Tools

Wheelchair transfer aids

Job description

Tumwater School District is seeking a 1:1 Preschool Paraprofessional at Black Lake Elementary. This one-year position offers 3.25 hours/day, 150 days/year, with pay range $27.84–$36.42 per hour.

Responsibilities include assisting students with IEP/504 accommodations, supporting personal care, providing targeted instruction, and supervising activities. Requires CPI, First Aid/CPR, English fluency, and valid WA driver’s license; fingerprint clearance is required.