PARAEDUCATOR – 1:1 FUNCTIONAL ADAPTIVE

John Sedgwick Middle School; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

John Sedgwick Middle School in Port Orchard, WA is hiring a Paraeducator – Functional Adaptive to support students with high needs in general or self-contained classrooms. You will assist with instruction, supervision, and IEP-related activities under teacher direction.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred associate coursework or college credits, and CPR/First Aid and de-escalation training. The position is full-time, onsite with salary $28.07–$31.71 per hour.

Qualifications

• Adheres to safety practices and uses office equipment properly.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares routine documents.
• Understands multi-step written instructions and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Adapt activities and materials under supervision to reinforce objectives.
• Provide first aid and basic medical assistance as directed.
• Assist teachers and staff to implement instruction and IEPs.
• Attend trainings and meetings for job function updates.
• Support progress monitoring and data collection for IEP goals.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard student information.
• Supervise students to ensure a safe learning environment.

Skills

Safety practices

Office equipment

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with an emphasis in Completion of an Associate’s degree OR completion of two years of college

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5913623

Application Deadline: Sep 09, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 02, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PARAEDUCATOR – 1:1 FUNCTIONAL ADAPTIVE

Reports To: Building Principal

Bargaining Unit: PSE

Department: Office of Special Services

Salary Schedule: Schedule A-Sup/Inst.

Employment Type: Classified

Salary Range: IV

FLSA Status: Hourly

Adoption Date: 7/25/19

Hours per Day: 6.25

Revised Date: 8/30/24

Days per Year: 181 (+11 Holidays) = 192

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationship with students, families, staff and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

COMMENTS: When working in environments where de-escalation, isolation, and restraint training is required, employees will be compensated at a rate of an additional $0.50 per hour (elementary) or $0.75 per hour (secondary).

THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION IS NOW REQUIRING ALL PARAEDUCATORS TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND/OR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS OR GED TO MEET TITLE 1, PART A FEDERAL LAW REQUIREMENTS. PLEASE PROVIDE OUR OFFICE WITH A COPY PRIOR TO BEING THE SELECTED CANDIDATE.

Purpose Statement

The job of Paraeducator - Functional Adaptive (FA) is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the general education classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings.

This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: Supporting students with high needs; behaviors/sensory regulation, social emotional, communication, fine and gross motor skills, medical support to meet the students’ needs (i.e. tube feeding, catheterization), diapering, and/or toileting.

This job reports to Building Administrator

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives;
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs;
• Assists students, teachers, and other certificated personnel for the purpose of implementing instruction and/or IEPs;
• Attends meetings and trainings (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, de-escalation training, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and or conveying information relative to job functions;
• Developing under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, daily living, physical, communication, and/or behavior/social skills, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating student's progress on IEP objectives and ensuring students success in school;
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts;
• Maintains confidentiality at all times following HIPPA, FERPA, IEP for the purpose of guidance and in accordance with district, state and federal guidelines;
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements;
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment;
• Observes and collects information to be recorded via data sheets for the purpose of supporting the progress of individual students goals and objectives;
• Provides clerical and general classroom assistance for staff (e.g. collecting and inputting data, correspondence, copying, filing, preparing, and organizing classroom materials, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and providing general support for classroom activities related to learning goals and objectives;
• Supervises students in school setting for the purpose of maintaining and providing a safe and positive learning environment;
• Works under both direct and in-direct supervision using standardized routines for the purpose of safe and positive learning environment.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned, may be assigned to a student as a 1:1 paraeducator for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: instructional procedures and practices; age-appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/ behavior; de-escalation strategies.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and some fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, 40% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience:

Job related experience is desired.

Education (Preferred)

Paraeducator Certificate Program

Education (Minimum)

High school diploma or equivalent with an emphasis in Completion of an Associate’s degree OR completion of two (2) years of college, or seventy-two (72) quarter or forty-eight (48) semester credits, or passage of the State of Washington’s Para Pro Assessment.

Required Testing

• Job-Related Skills Proficiency Test
• Washington’s Para Pro Assessment

Certificates and Licenses

• CPR/First Aid Certificate
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability
• De-escalation and restraint training
• Paraeducator Certificate Program

Continuing Educ./Training

• Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

Clearances

• Washington State Patrol and FBI Fingerprint Background Clearance

Other Requirements

• Completed online application (with supporting documents)

Health Benefits Information

Most positions within the South Kitsap School District are governed by collective bargaining agreements that specify the benefits related to employment with the district, including insurance provisions, vacations, holidays, and other related benefits.

For more information about benefits, please visit SEBB and SEBB Enrollment Guide or contact our Payroll and Benefits Department at [phone] or [e-mail] .

The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation – including gender expression or identity, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities, facilities and program is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws.

The Title IX Officer,Section 504 Coordinator, and Gender Inclusivity Officerwith the responsibility for monitoring, auditing, and ensuring compliance with this policy are:

Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator: Will Sarett, Executive Director of Human Resources, 2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366, 360-874-7071, [e-mail]

Section 504 Coordinator: Eric Nerison, Executive Director of Student Support, 2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366 360-443-7062, [e-mail]

Gender Inclusivity Compliance Officer: Monica Zuber, Assistant Superintendent for School Leadership, 2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366, 360-874-7003, [e-mail]

South Kitsap 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 translational bilingual education programs, contact the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at [phone].

All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.

The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free environment for all persons-students, community, and staff.

Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.

All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.

The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free environment for all persons-students, community, and staff.

Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $28.07 to $31.71 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sadie Hoettel
• 2689 Hoover Ave. SE
• Port Orchard, Washington 98366
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]