Instructional Paraeducator, Self-Contained

Cheney Public Schools; Cheney (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Job summary

Cheney Public School District is seeking Self-Contained Instructional Paraeducators for Salnave Elementary in Cheney, WA. Multiple positions available with a 7-hour day schedule (7:20 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.).

Compensation ranges from $19.54 to $24.49 per hour, with potential additions for hygiene duties and degree stipends. Apply by Oct 21, 2026; duties include classroom support, supervision, and collaboration with teachers in self-contained settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Passing score (455) on state-approved Paraeducator Assessment or higher education credits.
• AA degree or higher OR 72 quarter/48 semester credits with college-level courses.
• Current first aid/CPR card, district may provide training.
• WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of teacher designed instructional activities and classroom routines.
• Conduct teacher/therapist-designed instructional experiences.
• Work with individual and small groups of students.
• Supervise, model, and teach expected behaviors across settings.
• Implement behavior support plans and positive interventions.
• Assist with de-escalation/restraint procedures as directed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA degree or higher or 72 quarter/48 semester credits

Current first aid/CPR card

WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance

Job description

Instructional Paraeducator, Self-Contained (multiple positions available)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5961671
Application Deadline: Oct 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION:

Self-Contained Instructional Paraeducator (IP)* (Multiple Positions Available)

*Assignment may include: Bus Supervision (a.m./p.m.), General Classroom, IEP Support, Library, Locker Room Supervision, Lunch/Recess Supervision, Office Support, PE, Resource Room

SCHEDULE:

7 hours per day; 7:20a.m. - 2:50 p.m. (start/end times may be adjusted based on student/building need); Monday-Friday; School Year

LOCATION:

SalnaveElementary

SUPERVISOR:

Building Principal(s)

POSITION TYPE:

Classified, Ongoing

COMPENSATION:

$19.54-$24.49/hour** depending on comparable experience; Pay is annualized over 12 months (if hired after start of school year, spread over remaining months of fiscal year (Sept-Aug))

**Some assignments include an additional $1.00/hour for hygiene-related duties

OTHER COMPENSATION:

For paraeducator positions only:

• $1.00/hour additional pay for positions assigned student hygiene duties as a regularly-scheduled part of daily duties

***Degrees eligible for a salary enhancement as follows, regardless of degree program or position with the district(cannot be stacked in the case of multiple degrees (highest degree stipend will be applied))

• AA, BA, MA degree, or PhD, adds $0.50/hour, $1.00/hour, $1.50/hour, $2.00/hour, respectively***

BENEFITS:

Medical , dental , vision , and basic life and AD&D insurance ; retirement plan ; deferred compensation ( DRS and TSA ); paid holidays ; paid leave

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent****; Passing score (455) on state-approved Paraeducator Assessment, OR hold AA degree or higher OR have earned 72 quarter or 48 semester credits with college-level courses (100 level or higher)*****; Current first aid/CPR card (training may be provided by District);WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance

****Documentation will be required upon hire

*****Documentation should be submitted during application process

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Paraeducators are integral to the success of students placed in self-contained settings. Self-Contained Instructional Paraeducators support a student’s activities of daily living as well as instructional support/supervision. Collaboration and independence are equally important in this setting due to the significance of student need and the type of support needed. Paraeducators in a self-contained setting frequently support occupational and physical therapy goals under the direction of the OT/PT. Likewise, supporting language via assistive technology may be included in a self-contained instructional paraeducator’s daily tasks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support implementation of teacher designed instructional activities and classroom routines
• Conduct teacher/therapist-designed instructional experiences
• Work with individual and small groups of students
• Supervise, model, and teach expected behaviors across educational settings, including classrooms, lunchroom, playground, hallways, etc.
• Implement individual and school wide behavior support plans and positive interventions
• Implement district-adopted de-escalation and restraint strategies
• Foster social and language development through play activities and active engagement with children
• Promote students’ best interests through positive role modeling and student advocacy
• Administer assessment materials as trained or delegated
• Assist in preparation of instructional materials and perform clerical duties associated with general instruction program
• Consistently and respectfully respond to student needs while maintaining confidentiality
• May administer medications pursuant to Board policy and pursuant to state and federal law
• Assist with care and hygiene needs, as required
• Monitor highly structured environments
• Perform first aid
• Implement teacher-directed programs with students on a one-to-one and/or small group basis in special education classroom as well as during general education inclusion time.
• Lead or support de-escalation/restraint procedures.
• Assist student(s) with diet, feeding, personal care, hygiene, movement, and mobility needs.
• Assist with learning tasks/activities appropriate to students with moderate to significant disabilities and aligned to IEP goals, under direction of special education teacher.

POTENTIAL ADDITIONS

• Transport students as necessary
• Provide transportation support as necessary. When transportation support is required:
• Supervise student behavior on the bus to ensure safe travel