Instructional Paraeducator, Self-Contained

Cheney High School; Cheney (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheney Public School District 360 at Cheney High School in Cheney, Washington is seeking a Self-Contained Instructional Paraeducator. The role supports students with self-contained needs, provides instructional assistance, and works closely with teachers. Schedule is 7 hours per day, 7:30 a.m.

to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday for the school year. Starting August 18, 2026, compensation ranges from $18.98 to $23.77 per hour, with potential add-on for hygiene duties and degree stipends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; passing score on paraeducator assessment; alternative college credits meet requirement
• Current first aid/CPR card; WSP/FBI background clearance
• Documentation required upon hire; AA/BA/MA degree may enhance salary

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of teacher designed instructional activities and routines
• Work with individual or small groups of students in self-contained setting
• Supervise and model appropriate behaviors across educational settings
• Assist with daily living activities and therapeutic goals under direction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA degree or higher

72 quarter or 48 semester credits

First aid/CPR certification

Job description

Instructional Paraeducator, Self-Contained

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Job Details

Job ID: 5883258

Application Deadline: Aug 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Job Description

2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR POSTING

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; 7:30a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (start/end times may be adjusted based on student/building need); Monday-Friday; School Year

LOCATION:

Cheney High School

SUPERVISOR:

Building Principal(s)

POSITION TYPE:

Classified, Ongoing

COMPENSATION:

$18.98-$23.77/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 , andbasic life and AD&D insurance
• retirement plan
• deferred compensation (DRS andTSA )
• 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

POSITION: Instructional Paraeducator, Self-Contained*

* 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

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

An instructional paraeducator may perform all or some of the responsibilities defined below:

• 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,