Middle School General Paraeducator

Blue Heron Middle School; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Heron Middle School in Port Townsend, WA is seeking a General Paraeducator to support students during lunch, recess and small groups under teacher supervision. The role emphasizes safety, relationship-building and adherence to school expectations.

The position requires strong organizational skills, confidentiality, collaboration, and flexibility, with a 6.5-hour day and SEIU bargaining agreement. The posting notes SEA/ESSA qualification options and ongoing application process.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or higher, or an associate’s degree, or compliance via ParaPro.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students at lunch, recess, and in small groups with emphasis on safety.
• Arrive on time to duty areas and collaborate with staff on duty.
• Develop positive relationships with students and redirect behavior as needed.
• Assist students and report concerns to the building principal.
• Support clerical tasks and classroom activities as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Collaboration

Flexibility

Receptiveness

Behavior management

Safety focus

Positive attitude

Initiative

Stability

Dependability

First Aid/CPR

Sense of humor

Good attendance

Education

Two years college or higher

Job description

Port Townsend School District 50 Blue Heron Middle School - Port Townsend, Washington Open in Google Maps

Middle School General Paraeducator

Port Townsend School District 50 Blue Heron Middle School - Port Townsend, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Port Townsend School District 50

Job Details

Job ID: 5954085

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 07, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PORT TOWNSEND SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources-Job Posting

Position Opening Announcement: 6.5 Hr/Day General Paraeducator

Blue Heron Middle School

2026-27 School Year

Posting Date: October 2, 2026 Posting No. 2026-50

Applicants must meet the “Every Student Succeeds Act” highly qualified requirement through two years of college, or an associate’s degree or higher; or have passed the ParaPro Assessment Test.

This position is subject to the SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Organizational skills: Manage time and complete tasks. Manage groups of students at lunch and at recess and maintain safety and order in a variety of situations.
• Confidentiality: Respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Collaboration: Work with other adults in supervisory teams to ensure the safety and positive experience of all students.
• Flexibility: Adapt to new schedules and assignments.
• Receptiveness: Listen, understand and respond appropriately to suggestions from supervisor and teachers.
• Student Behavior Management: Interact with students respectfully following school discipline procedures.
• Ability to Maintain Safe Environment: Maintain order in a variety of situations, such as the lunchroom, detention room, hallways and outdoor areas. Guide students to problem solving conflicts appropriately.
• Positive Attitude: Conduct oneself in a manner that contributes to the positive image of the organization.
• Initiative: Self-motivated and creative in finding solutions for achieving job expectations.
• Stability: Remain calm and effective under pressure and stress.
• Dependability: Punctual and dependable to complete tasks and maintain schedule.
• Valid First Aid/CPR card preferred.
• Sense of humor.
• Good attendance is essential

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Supervision of students at lunch, at recess and in small group settings. Duties may include but are not limited to: lunch room supervision, playground supervision, bus duty, hall duty, crossing guard duty, assemblies, or assisting individual students in meeting behavioral expectations. Supervise students to ensure students are safe and following school expectations for behavior and decorum.
• Arrive on time to your duty area. Work collaboratively with other staff members who are also on duty.
• Develop a positive relationship with students. Talk with and engage students in good behavior, be a good role model. Circulate, observe and redirect students as necessary.
• Assist students as needed and report any concerns to the building Principal.

• Assist in keeping school public areas clean and tidy.
• Remain in area being supervised until all students are accounted for and/or have been dismissed. Proceed toward the direction where students are going and continue to assist with supervision.
• Assist office staff with clerical duties when student supervision is not needed.
• Assist teachers in the classroom with students and instruction.
• Other student assistance duties as assigned, including those that fall into the general/instructional paraeducator category.

FUNDAMENTAL COURSE OF STUDY:

Paraeducator professional development is a requirement of the school district, and Washington State. Paraeducators are required to attend 28 hours of Fundamental Course of Study training. Preapproved training hours that occur outside of contracted/paid hours will be compensated on a timesheet.

Applications for this position will be accepted until filled. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application materials are available online at https://www.ptschools.org/o/pts/page/employment

Salary Range: $23.66 - $29.39, Depending on school district or equivalent experience and in accordance with the SEIU negotiated bargaining agreement.

BENEFITS:

Benefits include Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Family Sick Leave, Bereavement Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and Basic Life insurance coverages. Retirement is through the WA State Department of Retirement, plans available: SERS Plan 2 or SERS Plan 3

A COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS INCLUDES:

• Completed Port Townsend School District application form
• Letter of application stating specific qualifications for this position
• Resume
• Letters of recommendation from previous supervisors

For application questions contact:

Kate Santerre, Administrative Assistant or

Carrie Ehrhardt, Executive Director of Human Resources

Port Townsend School District #50

Gael Stuart Building, 1610 Blaine St

Port Townsend WA 98368

360.680.5755

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Port Townsend School District No. 50 complies with all federal and state rules and regulations, and does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, immigration status, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Further, the district will provide equal access and opportunity to meet to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Compliance Coordinator for State Law (RCW 28A.640/28A.642) and Title IX Coordinator: Carrie Ehrhardt, 1610 Blaine St. [phone]. Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Shelby MacMeekin, 1610 Blaine St. [phone].

NOTE: New employees who will have unsupervised access to children must complete a satisfactory fingerprint check with the Washington State Patrol and the FBI. Employment will be considered temporary and conditional pending a satisfactory background check. There will be a $50.00 processing fee.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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