PARAEDUCATOR – ACADEMIC ADAPTIVE (AA)

Hidden Creek Elementary; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hidden Creek Elementary in Port Orchard, WA is seeking a Paraeducator – Academic Adaptive (AA) to support students with special needs within general education or self-contained classrooms. You will assist in implementing IEP plans, monitor student behavior, and collaborate with the supervising teacher to reinforce classroom objectives.

The role reports to the Building Principal in the Office of Special Services.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Assists students, teachers, and other

Job description

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PARAEDUCATOR – ACADEMIC ADAPTIVE (AA)

South Kitsap School District Hidden Creek Elementary - Port Orchard, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in South Kitsap School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5969127

Application Deadline: Oct 29, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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 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 - Academic Adaptive (AA) 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 global academic skills that well below average and potentially have social emotional, behavioral, communication, and/or adaptive skill proficiencies.

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;
• Assists students, teachers, and other