Para Educator - Performing Arts/Clerical

Mead High School; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead High School in Spokane, Washington, is seeking a Para Educator for Clerical/Performing Arts. The role runs Monday–Friday, 3 hours per day (8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.), supporting clerical tasks and student supervision in the performing arts areas.

Starting immediately, candidates should have a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid, and be able to maintain safety, decorum, and order in classrooms and common areas while showing sensitivity to diversity.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of PCs, Chromebooks, MS Office, and Google Suite Software.
• Demonstrated skill in communicating effectively with all staff, students, and as a team member, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with students in a warm and confident manner.
• Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine clerical support in the performing arts environments including accessing, inputting, and retrieving information from the computer.
• Provides courteous, effective, and timely customer service; answers basic informational and directional questions.
• Places and receives phone calls and records messages efficiently with high concern for positive customer service.
• Follow building/department operating procedures; maintain organized records daily.
• Attend to detail, organize, and perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy while meeting deadlines.

Skills

PCs/Chromebooks

MS Office

Google Suite

Communication

Education

High school diploma

First aid/CPR

Job description

Para Educator - Performing Arts/Clerical

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Job Details

Job ID: 5890908
Application Deadline: Aug 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Aug 20, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

08/20/2026

Vacancy Notice

ParaEducator - Clerical/Performing Arts

Mead High School

Monday – Friday, Continuing

3 hours per day/ 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides clerical assistance in the performing arts classrooms while providing student supervision and assisting in maintaining safety, behavior, decorum, and order in the performing arts classes and activities at the school.

Essential Functions of All Clerical paras

• Provides routine clerical support in the performing arts environments including accessing, inputting, and retrieving information from the computer.
• Provides courteous, effective, and timely customer service;
• Answers basic informational and directional questions; refers questions and requests to appropriate staff for other services;
• Places and receives phone calls and records messages efficiently with high concern for positive customer service
• Follow building/department operating procedures.
• Attend to detail, organize, and perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy while meeting deadlines.
• Keep documentation and maintain organized records on a daily basis.
• Operate standard office/school equipment (i.e. printer, laminator, copy machine, binder) and perform tasks using the computer, such as word processing and email.
• May assist in maintaining safety, behavior, decorum, and order in common areas including, but not limited to, cafeteria, playground, corridors, study halls, gymnasium, auditorium, locker rooms, parking lots, crosswalks, detention rooms, and school busses.
• Support and reinforce positive student behavior
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with all members of the school community.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for diversity among all members of the school/department or district community.
• Participate in training courses in order to enhance skills.
• Report to assigned duty areas promptly and reliably.
• Remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Provide first aid in case of illness and/or injury and report accidents to the building office.
• Encourage and model expected behavior
• Build and maintain a positive, caring relationship with all students
• Work cooperatively and respectfully with all members of the school community
• Demonstrate sensitivity and respect for diversity among all members of the school/department or district community
• Keep documentation and maintain organized records on a daily basis
• Perform other duties as directed by the building principal or other supervising administrator.

Minimum QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current first aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain promptly

Para educators shall be required to be highly qualified upon hire into a continuing position as defined by state law.

• Completed at least 2 years of study totaling 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; OR
• Obtained an associates (or higher) degree; OR
• Completed and passed the ETS ParaPro Praxis Assessment (qualifiying score of at least 455); OR
• Completed and passed the Master Teacher Assessements (2 assessments, qualifying score of at least 65%); OR
• Completed and passed the Pearson Paraprofessional assessment:(qualifying score of at least) OR
• Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and ability to use PCs, Chromebooks, MS Office, and Google Suite Software.
• Demonstrated skill in communicating effectively with all staff, students, and as a team member, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work with students in a warm and confident manner
• Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT and Salary:

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) of the Mead Office & Support Professionals (PSE) and Policies and Procedures of Mead School District. A typical school year consists of 180 days plus 10 holidays,September through June of each school year. The individual number of days may vary by position as defined within the CBA.

The salary range for the position is: Min $19.13 – Max $22.16 not including longevity. Positions qualifying for the intensive care stipend as defined within the contract earn an additional $2.00 per hour. Salary placement will be at step 1 on the scale for the position unless otherwise noted within the contract. CBAs and Salary Schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Mead School District website athttps://www.mead354.org/about-us/department-directory/human-resources/new-page Mead policies and Procedures can be accessed online athttps://www.mead354.org/about-us/board-of-directors/board-policies

Each employee shall accumulate twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. An employee employed less than a full work year shall be entitled to a proportionate part of the sick leave allowance. A maximum of three (3) days of annual leave are provided for all employees based on the employee’s scheduled employment hours per day to be used for an absence during work hours, or to be accumulated for the purpose of cash out.

Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least5 months over a 12-month period are eligible for Retirement through the State Department of Retirement Services.

Mead School District #354 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District’s Title IX/Civil Rights Officer, Josh Westermann, Section 504 Coordinator, Heather Havens and/or affirmated Action officer, Keri Hutchins, at [phone] or via mail to 2323 E. Farwell Rd., Mead, WA, 99021. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at [phone].

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Position Type: Continuing Position
Salary: $19.13 to $22.16 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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Mead School District #354 provides that ...

Mead School District #354 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District’s Title IX/Civil Rights Officer, Josh Westermann, Section 504 Coordinator, Heather Havens and/or affirmated Action officer, Keri Hutchins, at [phone] or via mail to 2323 E. Farwell Rd., Mead, WA, 99021. Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at [phone].

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