Ancient Lakes Elementary Para Educator I/II

Ancient Lakes Elementary; Quincy (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance through SEBB

Paid sick/holiday/personal leave

Job summary

Ancient Lakes Elementary in Quincy, Washington invites applications for Para Educator I/II. The .5 position supports classroom instruction under licensed teachers in the Ancient Lakes Elementary Resource Room, with 180 days of work at 6.75 hours per day.

Responsibilities include developing instructional materials, assisting students with daily tasks, and maintaining confidentiality. Requires education credits or an associate degree, and a ParaPro assessment or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Two years of study at an institution of higher education, at level 100 or higher.
• Associate's degree or higher.
• Pass the ETS Para Pro Assessment test.
• Experience working with P-12 students.
• First Aid/CPR card or ability to obtain.
• Demonstrate basic computer literacy skills.
• Demonstrate punctuality and attendance.
• Demonstrate flexibility with schedule changes.
• Work in noisy and crowded environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated teacher to accomplish instructional goals in general education or resource classrooms.
• Develop plans, materials, and activities under direction of the certificated teacher.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and community.
• Support adaptive daily tasks as trained by the school nurse or teachers.
• Teach independent living skills under supervision when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by principal or superintendent.

Skills

Para Pro Assessment

P-12 experience

First Aid/CPR

Computer literacy

Punctuality

Flexibility

Education

Two years of college

Associate's degree

Job description

Ancient Lakes Elementary Para Educator I/II

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Job Details

Job ID: 5928523

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 14, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

QUINCY SCHOOL DISTRICT

.5 PARA-EDUCATOR I / .5 PARA-EDUCATOR II

Supervisor: Building Principal
Bargaining Unit: PSE Salary Schedule
Location/Assignment: Ancient Lakes Elementary Resource Room
Conditions of work: 180 days/6.75 hours per day

SUMMARY:

The position of Para-educator I works under the supervision of the certificated teacher and other staff personnel to assist in accomplishing the goals and objectives of the instructional program. Typically, in the general education or resource classroom.

The position of Para-educator II works under the supervision of the certificated teacher and other staff personnel toassistinaccomplishingthe goals andobjectivesof the instructional program within the life skills setting.

Essential Functions

• Experience in supporting diverse student needs academically at the elementary/middle and /or high school level classrooms.
• Develop plans, materials, and activities for students under the direction of the certificated teacher.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and community.
• Experience in positive behavior supports preferred to maintain an environment conductive to learning.
• Understand and apply program activities, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of information and records.
• Work collaboratively with supervising teacher and colleagues.
• Keep documentation/data for teachers when requested.
• Direct contact with students in the classroom and in other supervisory capacities.
• Ability to be trained to support adaptive daily tasks such as eating, dressing, toileting,.
• Also may include but not limited to medical procedures under the guidance of the school nurse.
• Willingness to teach independent living skills such as cooking, laundry, general personal hygiene under the direction of the certificated teacher.
• Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Superintendent.

Qualifications

• Two years of study at an institution of higher education, it must meet the criteria of the Higher Education Act, Section 101 (a). All classes must be at level 100 or higher, OR
• Associate's degree OR
• Pass the ETS Para Pro Assessment test.
• Experience working with P-12 students.
• First Aid/CPR card or ability to obtain.
• Demonstrate basic computer literacy skills.
• Demonstrate consistent punctuality and attendance.
• Demonstrate flexibility with schedule changes as students' needs change.
• Work in noisy and crowded environments.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:

• Ability to regularly walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, and pull.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

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 Employee Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Click here for more detailed information on benefits. https://www.qsd.wednet.edu/departments/human-resources/contracts

180-259 Day Employees- Paid leave benefits to include 10 sick days, 10 paid holidays, and 3 personal leave days.

260 Day Employee-Paid leave benefits to include a minimum of 12 sick days, 13 paid holiday and 3 personal leave days and a minimum of 10 days' vacation after the first year.

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

Note: Employment contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and School Board approval.

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.

Quincy 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 or 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 employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator: Nik Bergman, Superintendent, [e-mail], 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, [phone]. Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Victoria Hodge, Special Programs Director, [e-mail] , 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, [phone]. Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: David Garza, Assistant Superintendent, dgarza @qsd.wednet.edu , 119 J Street SW, Quincy, WA 98848, [phone].

Quincy School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $21.15 to $28.31 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required