FLOATING PARAEDUCATOR 2 COHORT (SY 2026-27)

Highline Public Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Highline Public Schools seeks a Floating Paraeducator 2 for the 2026-2027 school year. The Centralized Floater Paraeducator 2 provides short-term instructional, behavioral, and personal support to multiple schools as needs arise, coordinated through Human Resources.

This role requires adaptability and responsiveness to varied educational settings across the district. Ideal candidates thrive in dynamic environments, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to support students safely and

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term instructional support across district schools.
• Assist with behavioral and personal support for students.

Job description

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Openings as of 8/3/2026

FLOATING PARAEDUCATOR 2 COHORT (SY 2026-27) JobID: 7414

• Position Type: CLASSIFIED (NON-ADMIN)/ PARAEDUCATOR-SE FLOATER

Pay Rate (Annualized): 2025/2026* rates Paraeducator 2: *Level 15: $28.76 - $31.68/hourly

Start Date: ASAP

Highline Public Schools Human Resources department is seeking Floating Paraeducators (Paraeducator 2) to join our community for the 2026-2027 school year!

SUMMARY: The Centralized Floater Paraeducator 2 serves as a versatile and responsive member of the Highline Public Schools support team. Assigned and coordinated through the Human Resources department, this position provides short-term (up to four weeks) instructional, behavioral, and personal support to schools across the district based on emergent needs. Ideal candidates thrive in varied educational settings, demonstrate strong adaptability, and possess both technical proficiency and interpersonal finesse. This role plays a critical function in ensuring continuity of care, instruction, and safety for students when staffing needs arise at multiple sites.

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BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY: Eligible Highline Public School employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package. Check them out here !

OUR PROMISE: Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose.

The Highline Strategic Plan is centered on Our Promise. In 2023, the strategic plan was updated to prioritize our work through 2026, identifying four bold goals:

• Culture of Belonging: A culture where all are welcome, valued, and safe.
• Innovative Learning: Academic experiences that engage, empower, and challenge every student.
• Bilingual & Biliterate: Multicultural skills that enable students to live, work, and communicate across cultures.
• Future Ready: Students explore possibilities and develop mindsets that prepare them for a changing future.

Highline Public Schools, District #401, complies with all federal rules and regulations as well as state laws on discrimination and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, and employment in education programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, marital status, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular activities. Highline Public Schools also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For the purposes of nondiscrimination, "neurodivergence" shall be defined as neurological differences including, but not limited to, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Neurodivergent individuals may or may not identify as disabled. Any person having inquiries should contact: Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Affirmative Action, and Civil Rights Act (employees): Executive Director of Human Resources, 206.631.3008; Civil Rights Act (students) and Title IX: District Ombudsman, 206.631.3104, [e-mail] ; [e-mail] ; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act: Health & Social Services Compliance Manager, 206.631.3011, [e-mail] ; Address: 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien, WA 98166.

Postings current as of 8/3/2026 7:54:14 PM CST.