351-CLS-09-26 Para Educator - CTE @ Wenatchee High

Sylvania; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Wenatchee High School is seeking a dedicated Career & Technical Ed Para Educator to support both shop-based and business-based CTE courses, fostering a safe, hands-on learning environment. This full-time role assists instructors, supervises students, and helps run the student-operated store and coffee stand.

The position requires an AA or equivalent, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage large groups with patience. 8 hours/day, 191 days/year, salary $20.51-$23.02/hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum AA degree or equivalent or passed PRAXIS test required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Experience supporting or tutoring middle school students with academic math content/skills is preferred.
• Experience teaching social skills to students preferred.
• Experience working with students with extreme behaviors preferred.
• Comfortable with managing large groups of students.
• Attendance and punctuality are important functions of this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist shop/CTE instructors in implementing lesson plans and hands-on lab activities.
• Support students in the safe and proper use of tools and shop equipment, reinforcing shop safety rules, protocols, and best practices at all times.
• Facilitate hands-on learning experiences and assist with lab and shop activities, ensuring a safe, organized, and productive environment.
• Prepare instructional materials, tools, and shop resources to support vocational training.
• Assist business/CTE instructors with lesson plans and instructional activities related to business, entrepreneurship, and retail operations.
• Manage shopping and purchasing for inventory used in the school store and coffee stand.
• Support and help run daily school store operations during lunch periods, including sales, customer service, and cash handling.
• Help students apply classroom business concepts through real-world, hands-on experience in the school store and coffee stand.
• Provide one-on-one support to students, helping them understand course materials, complete projects, and build confidence in their program area.
• Monitor student progress and behavior in classroom, shop, and store settings, providing feedback and encouragement to promote success.
• Collaborate with teachers to identify and address individual student needs, including those with special requirements.
• Assist in organizing and participating in CTE-related events, workshops, and field trips.
• Support the integration of technology into the classroom, helping students develop essential skills for their future careers.
• Provide student supervision before and after school hours.
• Uphold school policies and procedures while fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere for all students.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Follow directions

Math tutoring

Social skills

Behavior management

Group management

Attendance

Education

AA degree or equivalent

Job description

POSITION #351-CLS-09-26:

Career & Technical Ed Para Educator

Wenatchee High School

8 hours per day/191 days per year

Salary: $20.51-$23.02 per hour

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and versatile individual to join our team at Wenatchee High School as a CTE Para, supporting both our shop-based and business-based CTE programs. This full-time position plays a vital role in supporting students across Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses — from hands-on shop classes to business and entrepreneurship coursework — fostering an engaging, safety-first learning environment and assisting educators in delivering high-quality instruction. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with tools and shop equipment, confident modeling and enforcing shop safety practices, and equally capable of supporting business-program operations, including supporting our student-operated school store and coffee stand. Additionally, this position, at 8 hours per day, includes before-school and after-school supervision as assigned by building administration.

Responsibilities

Shop Programs

• Assist shop/CTE instructors in implementing lesson plans and hands-on lab activities.
• Support students in the safe and proper use of tools and shop equipment, reinforcing shop safety rules, protocols, and best practices at all times.
• Facilitate hands-on learning experiences and assist with lab and shop activities, ensuring a safe, organized, and productive environment.
• Prepare instructional materials, tools, and shop resources to support vocational training.

Business Programs

• Assist business/CTE instructors with lesson plans and instructional activities related to business, entrepreneurship, and retail operations.
• Manage shopping and purchasing for inventory used in the school store and coffee stand.
• Support and help run daily school store operations during lunch periods, including sales, customer service, and cash handling.
• Help students apply classroom business concepts through real-world, hands-on experience in the school store and coffee stand.

General / Shared Duties

• Provide one-on-one support to students, helping them understand course materials, complete projects, and build confidence in their program area.
• Monitor student progress and behavior in classroom, shop, and store settings, providing feedback and encouragement to promote success.
• Collaborate with teachers to identify and address individual student needs, including those with special requirements.
• Assist in organizing and participating in CTE-related events, workshops, and field trips.
• Support the integration of technology into the classroom, helping students develop essential skills for their future careers.
• Provide student supervision before and after school hours.
• Uphold school policies and procedures while fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere for all students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum AA degree or equivalent or passed PRAXIS test required. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred but not required. Good communication skills and ability to follow written and oral directions. Experience supporting or tutoring middle school students with academic math content/skills is preferred. Experience teaching social skills to students preferred. Experience working with students with extreme behaviors preferred. Comfortable with managing large groups of students. Patient, flexible, self-motivated, positive social skills and a calm personality. Ability to relate well to students, parents and staff. May require prolonged sitting or standing. Attendance and punctuality are important functions of this position.

PROCEDURE:

Go to our website at: www.wenatcheeschools.org click on Employment then follow instructions.

SCHEDULE:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

UNION AFFILIATION:

This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington.

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). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits

180 - 219 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days and 11 holidays.

220 - 259 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 3 personal leave days and 11 holidays.

260 Day Employees - Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days, 14 holidays and 12 vacation days.

Tuition reimbursement, 50% up to $450 per year for qualified expenses.

https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements

Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement

The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check

Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

Equal Rights Statement

The Wenatchee School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, 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 employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning, Teaching, and Schools,

[e-mail], 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161

You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district’s nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here: Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210P.

Equal Rights Statement Spanish

El Distrito Escolar de Wenatchee no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género, identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Oficial del Título IX, Coordinador de la Sección 504, Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas de Género y Cumplimiento de HIB: Eric Anderson, Director Ejecutivo de Escuelas,

[e-mail], 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161

Puede denunciar la discriminación y el acoso discriminatorio a cualquier miembro del personal de la escuela o al Coordinador de Derechos Civiles del distrito, mencionado anteriormente. También tiene derecho a presentar una queja (ver más abajo). Para obtener una copia de la política y el procedimiento de no discriminación de su distrito, comuníquese con la escuela o la oficina del distrito o véala en línea aquí: Política 3210 y Procedimiento 3210P.

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