Para-Educator

Edison Elementary; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Walla Walla Public Schools Edison Elementary in Washington seeks a Para-Educator to support certificated staff and promote student learning. The role emphasizes literacy and math interventions, with English as the primary language and optional bilingual support in Spanish to assist in dual language initiatives.

Responsibilities include small-group instruction, collaboration with teachers, and monitoring student progress.

Qualifications

• This role requires strong instructional support and the ability to assist certificated staff.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred to support dual language programs.
• Experience in educational settings and supporting learning experiences is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with students under the direction of certificated teachers to facilitate academic skills and language development.
• Learn instructional techniques and independently carry out programs designed by supervising teachers.
• Provide targeted early literacy and intermediate math intervention, primarily in English, for Grades 3 and 5.
• Offer small-group intervention and assist in developing teaching aids and materials.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and monitor student progress.

Education

High School diploma or GED

AA Degree, 72 college level credits

Pass the Para-Educator test

Job description

Para-Educator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5954131

Application Deadline: Oct 13, 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

This position is responsible for assisting certificated staff by performing instructional support tasks related to the students' educational development within the total school environment and by being a positive role model for students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work with students under the direction of certificated teachers to facilitate academic skills and oral language development.
• Learn instructional techniques under the direction of a teacher and independently carry out instructional programs developed by the supervising teacher.
• Provide targeted early literacy and intermediate math intervention, primarily in English, to students in Grades 3 and 5. Bilingual Spanish/English skills are preferred and, if applicable, may be utilized to provide additional support within our dual language program.
• Provide small-group intervention instruction and targeted academic support in literacy and mathematics.
• Assist certificated staff in the development and use of teaching aids and materials.
• Collaboratively work with classroom teachers.
• Possess an understanding of both intermediate and primary elementary mathematics concepts sufficient to support student learning and intervention activities in primarily English, or demonstrate the ability to acquire such knowledge through training and supervision.
• Assist in assessing students.
• Perform routine tasks in monitoring and assisting student progress in the classroom and other school activities.
• Assist certificated staff with required record keeping.
• Promote positive public relations when communicating with the public.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Perform routine classroom and building clerical tasks as needed.
• May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams.
• Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the building administrator.
• Receives direction and guidance from other designated staff to include classroom teacher(s).

MENTAL DEMANDS

• Required to deal with a wide range of student, staff and public behaviors and needs in a positive and service oriented manner.
• May experience shifts in work schedule or work site according to district needs.
• May occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students or parents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Amount of standing, sitting and walking will vary depending on the age of students and classroom assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• AA Degree, 72 college level credits, or ability to pass the Federal Para-Educator test.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting and/or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the district.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents – including phone and email communication.
• Possess the desire to be a role model for students and to interact positively with students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the public.

Licenses/Special Requirements

• Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor.
• Must complete Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire.
• May require a CPR/First Aid card depending on job assignment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Para Educator on the PSE Classified Salary Schedule A
• 6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, 189 days per school year; PSE Salary Schedule , Retirement, SEBB Benefits, 9 Holidays, Paid Sick Leave.

CONDITIONS

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

The Walla Walla School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Walla Walla School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact [phone]. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Title IX Coordinator

Dr. Mindy Meyer, Director of HR

364 S. Park Street

Walla Walla, WA 99362

[phone]

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Barb Casey, Director of Special Education

364 S. Park Street

Walla Walla, WA 99362

[phone]

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.84 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shari Strickland , Human Resources Specialist
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]