Instructional Paraprofessional @ West Valley Innovation Center

West Valley Innovation Center; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

WA State Retirement

Paid Leave

Job summary

West Valley Innovation Center in Yakima, WA seeks a Temporary Instructional Paraprofessional. The role supports teachers, assists in small groups, and helps supervise students across settings including classroom and field trips. Immediate start with state education requirements and background checks.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and pertinent paraprofessional credentials. This position offers benefits and an hourly wage in the posted range.

Qualifications

• The ESSA requires a High School Diploma or GED and at least ONE of the following: 2 year post-secondary degree or more.
• 72 quarter credits at a post-secondary school.
• Passed ETS Paraprofessional Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Administers tests as requested to assist the teacher in scoring tests and providing feedback.
• Assists students in small groups with lessons to reinforce learning concepts.
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans under the direction of a certified teacher.
• Instructs students in reading, math, spelling, and language under supervision.

Skills

Bilingual Preferred

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Temporary Instructional Paraprofessional @ West Valley Innovation Center

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This job is also posted in West Valley School District #208

Job Details

Job ID: 5958523
Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 13, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

WEST VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT #208

TEMPORARY - INSTRUCTIONAL PARAPROFESSIONAL

Purpose Statement:

The job of instructional paraprofessional is done for the purpose/s of assisting in the supervision and instruction of students, under the supervision of a certificated teacher, working with individual and/or small groups of students in a classroom, monitoring students in a variety of different settings e.g. classroom, playground, cafeteria, library, bus loading, field trips, etc. and providing clerical support to teacher.

Directly Responsible to:

Classroom teacher and building principal.

Minimum Qualifications:

The ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act requires that all Washington State ParaprofessionalsMUSThave aHigh School Diploma or GEDand at leastONEof the followingrequirements:

• 2 year post-secondary degree or more
• 72 quarter credits at a post-secondary school

Passed ETS Paraprofessional Assessment

Essential Functions

• Administers tests as requested for the purpose of assisting the teacher in scoring tests and providing feedback to students.
• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. listen to students reading, phonics, spelling, daily math, language, numbers, letters, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts and reaching their academic goals and potential.
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans (e.g. reading, writing, math, etc.) for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students’ academic success through a defined course of study.
• Instructs students (e.g. reading, math, spelling, language, computer keyboard, library research, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lessons under the direction of a certified teacher.
• Maintains classroom equipment, work area, students files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, cleaning work area, taking attendance, checking homework, grading papers, audio visual equipments, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, cafeteria, library, halls, to/from bus, field trips, in-house detention, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. copying, laminating, correcting papers, phone calls, translating, scheduling activities, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or in providing necessary records/materials.
• Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of student’s outcome and encouraging student development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; age appropriate activities; and a second language may be required for some positions.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data, and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; and working as part of a team.

Bilingual Preferred

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting (able to lift 50 pounds and assisting in lifting over 50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. The job related is performed under a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere.

Experience

Job related experience is desired.

Education High School diploma or equivalent.

Continuing Education/Training

CPR Certificate and First Aid Certificate may be required

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Drug Screening

Healthcare Benefits (SEBB): (All Employees who work 630 hours per school year are eligible.)

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability

Additional Benefits:

• Washington State Retirement (PERS, SERS & TERS)
• Paid Leave:

- Paid Holiday (260-day employees and bargaining groups that have holidays included within their CBA)

- Sick Leave

- Personal Leave

- Vacation (260-day employees only)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• VEBA (Non-Rep, WVEA, Principal, Directors and Superintendent(s) ONLY)

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $21.84 to $25.59 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required