Medical to Education Transition: Paraprofessional Pathway (7016)

Unlimited Instruction, LLC; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Unlimited Instruction, LLC in Arlington, WA is hiring a paraprofessional to support students in school settings. The role focuses on providing instructional support, test prep for the Masters Teacher Exam, and helping students meet IEP goals.

You will work under certificated staff supervision in Behavior Intervention Programs, assisting in multiple learning environments and focusing on student safety and positive behavior reinforcement.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a High School Diploma (or GED).
• Additional qualifications include knowledge of Applied Behavioral Analysis and behavior intervention plans.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and assist with physical interventions.

Responsibilities

• Assist Behavior Program students in one-to-one, small group, and integrated settings in all instructional areas including academics, socialization, adaptive behavior, and behavioral growth.
• Assist teachers in preparation and delivery of materials for students’ individual learning needs.
• Support students with speech/language, gross and fine motor activities, and behavior goals.
• Coordinate with teachers and monitor student progress and grades as directed.
• Maintain safety, enforce area rules, and assist in de-escalation when needed.

Skills

Organize activities

Fair and respectful

Calm and positive interaction

Basic academics knowledge

Written & oral communication

PC skills

Learning & interpreting assignments

Encouraging and tutoring

Instructional styles knowledge

Child development concepts

Education

High School Diploma

GED accepted

Job description

Medical to Education Transition: Paraprofessional Pathway (7016)

Job Locations US-WA-Arlington

Job Post Information* : Posted Date 6 days ago (8/13/2026 11:41 PM)

ID 2026-11470

# of Openings 50

Job Family Other

Type Temporary Assignment

Practice Area Education Services

Overview

Unlimited Instruction, LLC is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds to lead, change, and inspire students in the Marysville, WA area. In this role you will serve students in schools as a paraprofessional in a pathway program, that provides assistance with the Masters Teacher Exam

The Instructional Assistant (IA) provides support services in classrooms, resource settings, general education classrooms, or other school related areas. The IA performs a wide variety of instructional duties including assisting classroom teachers with instructional support, progress monitoring, and supervision of students who have special needs. Additionally, the IA reinforces students' positive behavior and carrying out students' IEP goals.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

This position provides Test Prep for the Masters Teacher Exam, allowing the opportunity to qualify with a Highschool Diploma! This position is responsible for providing assistance to students under the supervision of certificated staff in Behavior Intervention Programs and other learning environments where behavior program-placed students are integrated.

This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Assist Behavior Program students in one-to-one, small group, and integrated settings in all instructional areas including academics, socialization, adaptive behavior, and behavioral growth
• Assist students in dealing with conflict, expressing themselves in appropriate ways, and improving their behavior with an emphasis on successful reintegration
• Assist teachers in the preparation and delivery of materials specific to student’s individual learning needs
• Assist students with gross and fine motor strengthening programs and activities
• Assist students with any areas of speech/language affecting successful communication
• Assist student with making speech sounds; improving rhythm, fluency, and voice quality; and helping correct oral motor problems and cognitive communication impairments
• Assist students with vision-related training
• Assist students with wheelchair mobility, dressing, and feeding
• Assist in recreational, playground, and/or physical education activities
• Coordinate activities and meet with teacher(s) on a regular basis
• Administer tests and evaluate student progress in topical areas and grade assignments and tests as directed
• Assist teacher(s) in the maintenance of student records and grades
• Supervise students and enforce assigned area rules
• Supervise and correct students as necessary to maintain a safe environment, with a focus on Positive

Behavioral Intervention and Supports

• Supervise and oversee student activities and safety in assigned areas
• May answer phones, maintain records, collect and distribute materials, inventory, and order and process materials
• May escort students to and from locations
• Collect and maintain data logs regarding student’s learning goals
• Use computers and related technologies as needed by the program goals
• Attend meeting or trainings as required, with emphasis on behavioral intervention and student de-escalation
• Maintain consistent presence at assigned work-siteand regular work hours
• Professionally interact with students, staff, and public
• Comply with all district policies and procedures
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Ability to assist in the carrying out of Emergency Response Protocols, Behavior Intervention Plans, and during safety incidents requiring reasonable force

Desired Skills:

• Ability to organize and oversee activities
• Ability to be fair, consistent, and respectful at all times when working with children
• Ability to be consistent, calm, and positive during all student interactions, which may include during times of verbal and physical escalations
• Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner
• Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of staff, students, and the public in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to use necessary equipment, machinery, and tools
• Knowledge of basic academic subject areas, such as spelling, writing, reading, and math
• Knowledge of safety rules, regulations, and procedures
• Basic knowledge of applied behavioral analysis, including how antecedents and consequences affect student behavior
• Knowledge of learning and instructional styles appropriate to assigned grade levels and individual students
• Knowledge of child development concepts, developmentally appropriate curriculum and individualized learning processes for children, indicators of child abuse and neglect, and factors affecting low-income families
• Skills in written and oral communications
• Skills in handling confidential matters
• Skills in operating a PC (personal computer) utilizing district adopted software
• Skills in learning and interpreting assignments, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Skills in encouraging and tutoring students
• Skills in communication in two languages (English, Spanish, etc.) if applicable

Work Conditions:

Duties are primarily performed within a school setting. Physical requirements include frequent standing, sitting, walking, and lifting. The role often requires getting up and down from the floor or low seating, assisting students with mobility, and occasionally running or moving quickly to ensure student safety. Additional physical tasks may include helping students with transfers, positioning, toileting, or use of adaptive equipment, as well as supporting students during physical activities or transitions between classrooms. Some assignments are subject to strict deadlines, especially when adapting and delivering programs to meet the needs of diverse student groups. The position involves regular interaction with students and parents who may be experiencing heightened emotional states. Employees are expected to use de-escalation techniques, maintain a calm and supportive demeanor, and implement behavior intervention strategies as needed to ensure a safe and positive environment. Students may exhibit behavioral challenges, including verbal outbursts or physical behaviors such as hitting, kicking, biting, eloping, or throwing objects. Employees must be prepared to respond appropriately to these situations, following established safety protocols and behavior management plans. Employees may be required to provide both emergency and non-emergency health-related services to students, including basic first aid, assisting with prescribed medical procedures, or responding to health emergencies according to school protocols.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must hold a High School Diploma (or GED).

Additional Qualifications

• Every Student Succeeds Act requirements (Official 4-Page Parapro Score Report with score of 455 or higher, we provide you with Test Prep Material/Guides)
• Completion of an additional 70 hours of professional development, within three years, to obtain the General Para-educatorCertificate
• Ability to stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, kneel, and stand for long periods of time
• Position could require diapering, toileting, and feeding of special needs students
• Ability to assist in student de-escalation and physical intervention when needed
• Ability and willingness to work with students who bite, kick, hit, and can be verbally aggressive
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds and assist with Emergency Response Protocols regarding student restraint
• Course verification of basic behavioral knowledge regarding Applied Behavioral Analysis and Behavior Intervention Plans (e.g. ESD 171 offerings, The Evergreen State College E-learning site, or other recognized agency/institution approved by Special Education Department)
• Knowledge and course verification of student de-escalation and safe methods of physical intervention during crises (e.g. CPI, Life Space Crisis Intervention, or other recognized agency/institution approved by Special Education Department)
• 1st Aid & Adult/Child CPR training (completed within 30 days from date of hire and to be maintained for the duration of this job)
• Right Response training to be maintained for the duration of this job (completed within 30 days from date of hire and to be maintained for the duration of this job)
• Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity preferred
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
• Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)
• I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
• Completion of all district-required training thirty (30) calendar days from hire date

Compensation

Starting at $25.34 per hour | Monday–Friday | Daytime Schedule

EEO Statement

Unlimited Instruction, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.