Elementary Paraeducator: Inclusive Classrooms & Support

Horizon Elementary; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Mukilteo School District Horizon Elementary in Everett, WA seeks a Paraeducator for 6.5 hours daily across 180 days yearly. The position supports a teacher in the Connections classroom, assisting with behavior, academics and student supervision including recess, cafeteria, and bus duties.

Preferred candidates may have experience with special needs and bilingual abilities; starting 1 September 2026, with duties including IEP goals support and safe lifting as required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of math, spelling, reading, grammar, and punctuation.
• Ability to work with students of diverse learning needs.
• Ability to interact positively with students, teachers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher(s) with the daily supervision of students for the purpose of maintaining and providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Under the teacher’s direction, administer multiple student tests, collect and maintain diagnostic and test data, update student records, and assess student progress.
• Assist teacher(s) with monitoring and managing student behavior and progress; share observations with teacher(s) and other professional staff.
• Assist teacher(s) with implementation of various strategies to address diverse student needs and support individual educational growth and achievement goals.
• Provide clerical and general classroom assistance for staff, which may include collection and data entry of information, correspondence, copying, filing, and preparation of classroom materials.
• Administer first aid, medical assistance, physical support and personal care for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or disabled children.

Skills

Student support

Classroom assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

WA Para qualifications or higher

Job description

Mukilteo School District Horizon Elementary in Everett, WA seeks a Paraeducator for 6.5 hours daily across 180 days yearly. The position supports a teacher in the Connections classroom, assisting with behavior, academics and student supervision including recess, cafeteria, and bus duties.

Preferred candidates may have experience with special needs and bilingual abilities; starting 1 September 2026, with duties including IEP goals support and safe lifting as required.