PARAEDUCATOR – ACADEMIC ADAPTIVE (AA)

Mullenix Ridge Elementary; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

South Kitsap School District in Port Orchard, WA is hiring a PARAEDUCATOR – ACADEMIC ADAPTIVE (AA) to support students under the Office of Special Services. This full-time, hourly position reports to the Building Principal.

Work involves 6.0 hours per day, 181 days plus 11 holidays per year, with a starting date of immediately. Salary ranges from $28.07 to $31.71 per hour under Schedule A-Sup/Inst.

Job description

PARAEDUCATOR – ACADEMIC ADAPTIVE (AA)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5967759

Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 21, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $28.07 to $31.71 Per Hour

Job Description

PARAEDUCATOR – ACADEMIC ADAPTIVE (AA)

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: 6.0

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