After-School Academic Support

Berney Elementary; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 2,207,000 - 3,143,000; Part time

Job summary

Berney Elementary in Walla Walla, WA is seeking an After-School Academic Support paraprofessional to help strengthen literacy skills through targeted reading practice and small-group interventions. You will work closely with teachers and program staff to foster a safe, supportive environment and assist with transitions and supervision after school.

The role emphasizes literacy development, math support as needed, and collaboration with staff to monitor student progress and attendance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting.
• Interest in supporting elementary literacy and SEL.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, success-oriented relationships with students and actively engage them in after-school learning.
• Support small-group academic intervention with emphasis on reading and literacy development.
• Reinforce foundational literacy skills and provide math support as planned by program staff.
• Integrate SEL and executive functioning strategies to strengthen engagement and independence.
• Provide feedback and scaffolded instruction to support student progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure consistent instructional practices.

Skills

Reading literacy support

Student engagement

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

After-School Academic Support

Walla Walla Public Schools Berney Elementary - Walla Walla, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Walla Walla Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5963247

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 9, 2026

Job Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Students will participate in one of two academic groups focused primarily on strengthening literacy skills, with math and social-emotional learning (SEL) activities included throughout. The Academic Support person will provide instructional support, serve as positive role models, and foster a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages student success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Build positive, success-oriented relationships with students and actively engage them in after-school learning.
• Support small-group academic intervention, with primary emphasis on reading and literacy development.
• Reinforce foundational literacy skills, including reading and writing, while providing math support as planned by program staff.
• Integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) and executive functioning strategies that strengthen student engagement, independence, and confidence.
• Provide encouragement, appropriate academic scaffolds, and opportunities for practice using open-ended questions and supportive feedback.
• Help students build collaboration, problem-solving, and individual responsibility in a positive learning environment.
• Assist with the after-school snack, student break, and transitions into the two academic groups.
• Observe student participation and learning progress; share relevant information with the Afterschool Program Director and building staff.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and program staff to support student needs and consistent instructional practices.
• Maintain accurate student attendance records and support orderly, supervised dismissal and transportation procedures.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials; help maintain a safe, welcoming, and productive learning space.
• Provide consistent follow-up with students and participate in required program trainings and staff communication.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the building administrator and other designated staff to include classroom teacher(s).

MENTAL DEMANDS

• Required to deal with a wide range of student, staff and public behaviors and needs in a positive and service oriented manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Amount of standing, sitting and walking will vary depending on the age of students and classroom assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting and/or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated competency in reading, writing, and mathematics, with an interest in supporting elementary literacy development.
• Strong interest in working with elementary students in an educational setting and supporting their academic and social-emotional growth.
• Effective verbal and written communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Licenses/Special Requirements

• Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor.
• Must complete Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Staff reporting hours: 2:45–5:00 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (9 hours per week). No programming on Wednesdays.

CONDITIONS

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

The Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact [phone]. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Title IX Coordinator

Dr. Mindy Meyer, Director of HR

364 S. Park Street

Walla Walla, WA 99362

[phone]

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Barb Casey, Director of Special Education

364 S. Park Street

Walla Walla, WA 99362

[phone]

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $19.34 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shari Strickland , Human Resources Specialist
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]