Library Paraeducator Substitute — Student Support on Call

Orchard Center Elementary; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Sick leave

Job summary

West Valley School District #363 Orchard Center Elementary in Spokane Valley, WA is seeking a long-term paraeducator substitute to support students in the library setting. The role runs Aug 26–Sept 30, 2026, with 6 hours per day and the stated pay rate of $19.31 per hour for time worked.

The position requires an AA/BA or 72-quarter credits, ability to work with diverse learners, and comfort using Google Suite and classroom tech. Certification of background checks is required prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Associate Arts degree or 72-quarter credits (48-semester credits) from an accredited college, AA or BA degree.
• Pass an academically rigorous assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships with staff, students, and families.
• Ability to follow directions, carry out routines, and implement interventions as directed by certificated staff or supervisors.
• Ability to interact with and instruct students using school technology.
• Possess adequate health and physical strength necessary in assisting student mobility and relocation.
• Proficiency in basic communication skills and ability to see, hear, and listen to the teacher and students throughout the classroom or school settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive, professional relationships with students which build trust and confidence.
• Provide secondary instructional support in the classroom under the supervision of the teacher.
• Work with all students, individually or in small/large groups, to reinforce learning of material or skill initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Assist with the classroom set-up and prepare materials for specialized instructional activities.
• Observes and utilizes techniques and strategies used by special education teacher(s) and therapist(s).
• Assists in data collection as prescribed by the school-based team based upon IEP goals.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Follow appropriate protocols when reporting student incidents/behavior to the immediate supervisor.
• Maintain high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
• Participate in professional development and training programs, as assigned.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher regarding student assessments linked to learning standards.
• Assists students with physical needs such as toileting, feeding, mobility, and communication.

Skills

Google Suite

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

AA or BA degree

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

West Valley School District #363 Orchard Center Elementary in Spokane Valley, WA is seeking a long-term paraeducator substitute to support students in the library setting. The role runs Aug 26–Sept 30, 2026, with 6 hours per day and the stated pay rate of $19.31 per hour for time worked.

The position requires an AA/BA or 72-quarter credits, ability to work with diverse learners, and comfort using Google Suite and classroom tech. Certification of background checks is required prior to employment.