Highland Elementary Resource Room SpEd 1:1Paraeducator One-Year-Only

Highland Elementary; Clarkston (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Highland Elementary in Clarkston, WA, seeks a Special Education 1:1 Paraeducator for a one-year position. The role supports a student in a 1:1 setting, assists with instructional tasks, and helps manage behavior and daily routines under the building principal's guidance.

The ideal candidate will have a HS diploma or GED, meet WA para-professional qualifications, and demonstrate reliability, strong communication, and the ability to handle stress in a school environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required for the paraeducator role.
• Meet WA State Para-professional Qualifications criteria.

Responsibilities

• Follow District, local, state, and federal statutes relevant to a public school environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, staff, and others.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment for students and staff.
• Prepare classroom supplies/materials and supervise students.
• Assist in instruction and with accommodations/modifications as assigned.
• Provide daily performance documentation and progress notes.
• Assist with personal hygiene and self-help activities.
• Monitor and discipline following CPI guidelines; attend required training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Technology skills

Stress management

Reliability

Punctuality

CPI training

Education

High school diploma or GED

WA State Para-professional Qualifications (72 Quarter Credits / assoc degree / ETS test)

Job description

Highland Elementary Resource Room SpEd 1:1Paraeducator One-Year-Only

Highland Elementary Resource Room SpEd 1:1Paraeducator One-Year-Only

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This job is also posted in Clarkston School District, Clarkston WA

Job Details

Job ID: 5931078
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 17, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

One-Year-OnlyHighland Elementary Resource Room SpEd 1:1 Paraeducator

Job Title:Special Education 1:1Paraeducator -6Hrs/Day

Reports to:Building Principal

Bargaining Group:CCA

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Terms of Employment:6 HOURS P/DAY -194 DAYS P/YEAR (pro-rated for the school year)

PAY:$24.59-$27.66 per hour based on prior experience

The position ends when the need for a 1:1 assistant ends or the conclusion of the 2026-2027 school year.

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED; You must upload a copy of your HS diploma or GED

Meet WA State Para-professional Qualifications (72 Quarter Credits from an accredited college/university, an associate's degree, or passing score on the ETS Test)

GRADE LEVEL: PREK-12

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Meet ESEA Para-professional Qualifications
• Minimum computer/technology skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Ability to handle stress/anger/conflict situations
• Enjoys working with students
• Sound decision-making skills
• Responsible and punctual
• Complete CPI Crisis Prevention Intervention Training,as scheduled

RESPONSIBILITIES:

FOLLOW DISTRICT, LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL STATUTES RELEVANT TO A PUBLIC SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

• School District Policy and Procedures
• Building emergency procedures
• Complete appropriate reports/documentation as applicable

MAINTAIN AN APPROPRIATE AND LEGAL LEVEL OF CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION REGARING STUDENTS, STAFF, AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS HAVING BUSINESS WITH AND ACCESS TO THE SCHOOL

• Exhibit ethical behavior at all times
• Follow confidentiality procedures

MAINTAIN A SAFE, CLEAN, AND ORGANIZED ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF

• Preview daily plan
• Confer on daily lesson plan with substitute teacher(s)
• Provide plans for substitute if you are absent
• Check wheelchairs/walkers etc. for safety concerns

SET-UP FOR DAILY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES

• Prepare classroom supplies/materials
• Supervise student(s)

PREPARATION TO ASSIST THE CLASSROOM TEACHER WITH INSTRUCTION AS ASSIGNED

• Prepare, collect, and organize daily materials
• Correct student assignments
• Assist student with accommodations/modifications
• Assist other teachers when time permits
• Assist in taking inventory
• Assist in disinfecting equipment
• Create and update student files

PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH ALL ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES FOR THE STUDENT, AS ASSIGNED BY THE TEACHER

• Assist and supervise student in specialists' classrooms and activities as needed
• Scribe and adapt instruction (daily assignments/tests)
• Read orally to student(s)
• Assist student during activities or with the preparation of projects as appropriate
• Assist other Special Ed. students in the absence of one-on-one student
• Assist student in preparation for classroom tests
• Monitor/administer student assessment
• Assist small groups in academic instruction
• Document daily student performance and progress

ASSIST STUDENT IN ALL SELF-HELP ACTIVITIES

• Assist student in transitional skills (start of day/non-instructional time/adaptive equipment/etc.)
• Assist and supervise student during field trips/assemblies/lunch and other activities
• Assist in changing clothes
• Escort to and from the bus
• Help with toileting and toilet training
• Assist in all IEP goals

MAINTAIN POSITIVE COMMUNICATION AMONG STUDENTS, PARENTS AND SCHOOL STAFF

• Identify students' interests
• Monitor for notes/homework or any parent-to-school communication
• Confer with teachers, specialists and parents relevant to student needs
• Attend meetings when required
• Implement strategies to achieve IEP goals
• Assist with daily communication between home and school as directed by the teacher

ASSIST WITH THE INSTRUCTION OF PERSONAL HYGIENE

• Educate students about personal hygiene
• Remind students to wash hands
• Wash student face and wiping noses when needed
• Assist with changing of soiled clothes when necessary

MONITOR AND PROVIDE POSITIVE DISCIPLINE AS NECESSARY

• Supervise student in cafeteria/playground/lunch/activities
• Document student behavior as appropriate
• Be consistent, fair and positive in all interactions
• Follow the school-wide discipline plan
• Follow the behavior intervention plan
• Follow CPI Training Guidelines
• Be available to assist with discipline issues and problems
• Attend to behavioral issues firmly, but positively

CONTINUE JOB PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Participate in appropriate in-service programs/educational opportunities
• Read and study new or updated job-related resources

PERFORM DUTIES WITH A HIGH DEGREE OF COURTESY AND RESPECT

PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR/SUPERVISOR

Job Conditions

Persons holding this position:

• Must pass a criminal background check that meets required state, federal, and Clarkston School District standards.
• Will have occasional evening hours during school functions as assigned

Requirements by Percentage of the Workday

Physical Environmental

Requirements0-10% 10-25% 25-50% 50-75% 75-100% Exposure0-10% 10-25% 25-50% 50-75%

Lifting

X

Hot

X

Standing

X

Humid

X

Walking

X

Cold

X

Running

X

Wet/Damp

X

Bending/ Crouching

X

Machinery*

X

Kneeling/ Crawling

X

Risk of burns/chemical exposure

X

Outside elements (sun, rain, etc.)

X

Loud (above normal class level)

X

Lifting weight0-10% 10-25% 25-50% 50-75% 75-100% * Machinery

Less than 10#

X

Copy machine

X

10-25#

X

Lift

X

25-50#

X

Laminator

X

Computer

X

75+#

X

Math Requirement

• Basic math, simple fractions such as measurements, ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division without using a calculator.
• Calculator use

Language Requirement

• Ability to give and receive written and spoken instructions
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to speak to small groups
• Ability to complete reports and correspondence

Reasoning Requirement

• Ability to apply general guidelines to a wide variety of situations with several variables
• Think quickly to address situations
• Attention to detail is essential

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as described in the essential functions section
• Technology (Computer/Telephone/Fax)

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Clarkston School District will provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities program without discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) Coordinator, Thaynan Knowlton, Superintendent, 1294 Chestnut Street, Clarkston, WA 99403 [phone], [e-mail] ; Title IX, Civil Rights, Equity, and Section 504/ADA Coordinator Rebecca Lockhart, Executive Director of Student Services, 1294 Chestnut Street, Clarkston, WA 99403 [phone], [e-mail] .

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $24.59 to $27.66 Per Hour