PARAEDUCATOR – FUNCTIONAL ADAPTIVE (FA)

Mullenix Ridge Elementary; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Mullenix Ridge Elementary in Port Orchard, WA seeks a Paraeducator – Functional Adaptive to support instructional programs for students with special needs in general or self-contained classrooms. The role involves assisting in implementing plans, supervising students, and facilitating learning under the supervision of a building administrator.

The position is 6.25 hours per day, 181 instructional days plus holidays; salary is hourly with adjustments for de-escalation training; candidate must

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications listed in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities under supervision to support objectives.
• Assists students, teachers, and staff to implement instruction and IEPs.
• Maintains confidentiality following HIPPA/FERPA and district guidelines.
• Monitors students to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

South Kitsap School District Mullenix Ridge Elementary - Port Orchard, Washington Open in Google Maps

PARAEDUCATOR – FUNCTIONAL ADAPTIVE (FA)

This job is also posted in South Kitsap School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5896925

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

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PARAEDUCATOR – FUNCTIONAL ADAPTIVE (FA)

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