Paraeducator, Job 26-0548 CO

Columbia Elementary; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Part time

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Benefits

Job summary

Mukilteo School District offers a Paraeducator position at Columbia Elementary School in Mukilteo, WA. The role supports a teacher in a preschool classroom with students who have challenging behaviors and requires working 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., 6.0 hours per day, 145 days per year, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

The anticipated start date is Sep 1, 2026. The candidate will assist with planning, supervision, behavior management, and support for IEP-related goals, with duties including crossing

Qualifications

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university, or
• Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, or
• Received a passing score on PESB approved assessments: ETS ParaPro, Pearson’s Paraprofessional, Master Teacher Paraeducator Online Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher(s) with the daily supervision of students for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Under the teacher’s direction, administer tests, collect and maintain diagnostic data, update student records, and assess progress.
• Assist with monitoring and managing student behavior; share observations with teachers and staff.
• Implement strategies to address diverse student needs and support educational growth and achievement goals.
• Provide clerical and general classroom assistance including data entry, correspondence, copying, filing, and preparation of materials.
• Administer first aid, medical assistance, physical support and personal care as needed.
• Provide physical assistance for students with disabilities and utilize adaptive equipment.
• Track and dispense authorized student medications.
• Perform crossing guard duties before and after school.
• Monitor students in cafeteria/recess and maintain a safe environment.
• Participate in meetings and training to share information and support school initiatives.

Education

Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent

Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university

72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher

Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator or PESB approved assessments (ParaPro, Paraprofessional, Master Teacher)

Job description

Paraeducator, Job 26-0548 CO

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Job Details

Job ID: 5798827

Application Deadline: Oct 12, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 05, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

This is a6.0hour per day, 145 days per year (Monday - Thursday), Paraeducator position with benefits at Columbia Elementary School. Anticipated start date is as soon as possible.

Hours for this position are 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

(Hours include a 30 min lunch and 30 min of unpaid time from 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.)

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the teacher in the preschool classroom with students that have challenging behaviors.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with preschool students with special needs in a school setting

Minimum Qualifications: Basic WA State Para qualifications and experience working with children in a school setting.

JOB TITLE: Paraeducator

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Paraeducator - MESP

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB SUMMARY

Assist the teacher with planning, preparation and delivery of a quality instructional program based upon state standards, district curriculum, and effective instruction for students with diverse learning needs. Supervise students at recess, in the cafeteria, library, assistance for students riding the bus, and perform crossing guard duties before and after school. May assist with implementation of special education services for students i.e., IEP goals, medical assistance, physical support and personal care.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist teacher(s) with the daily supervision of students for the purpose of maintaining and providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Under the teacher’s direction, administer multiple student tests, collect and maintain diagnostic and test data, update student records, and assess student progress.
• Assist teacher(s) with monitoring and managing student behavior and progress; share observations with teacher(s) and other professional staff.
• Assist teacher(s) with implementation of various strategies to address diverse student needs and support individual educational growth and achievement goals.
• Provide clerical and general classroom assistance for staff, which may include collection and data entry of information, correspondence, copying, filing, and preparation of classroom materials.
• Administer first aid, medical assistance, physical support and personal care for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or disabled children.
• Provide physical assistance for students with special needs such as feeding, toileting, proper lifting and positioning of students in and out of chairs and with adaptive equipment; assist students with the use specific equipment related to their disability (e.g., materials, assistive technology, visual aids).
• Track and dispense authorized student medications.
• Perform crossing guard duties before and after school to supervise and monitor students.
• Assist with monitoring students in the cafeteria and/or at recess; assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment for student safety and well-being.
• Participate in meetings and training for the purpose of sharing information, improving the employee skills and knowledge, implementing school initiatives and addressing student needs.
• Comply with District Policies.
• Maintain consistent presence at assigned work siteand regularly work hours specified.
• May be subject to reassignment of job duties depending on program, building and student needs.
• Such other related job duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job.

Education/Certification

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or itsequivalent.
• Meetoneof the following requirements:
• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university, or
• Completed an apprenticeship as aparaeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, or
• Received a passing score on one of the following PESB approved assessments:
  • ETSParaProAssessment.
  • Pearson’sParaprofessionalAssessment.
  • The Master Teacher Inc.ParaeducatorOnline Training Program.
• Depending on assignment,may berequired to complete behaviormodificationprograms, including safephysicalrestraining techniques and/or other training as required.

Experience

Job related experience desired

Physical Requirements: Paraeducator

Occasionally

1% - 33%

Frequently

34% - 65%

Continually

66% - 100%

Sitting

X

Standing

X

Walking

X

Crouching

X

Kneeling/Crawling

X

Stooping

X

Twisting Knees

X

Twisting Waist

X

Twisting Neck

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Leg/Foot Use

X

Reaching

X

Handling/Grasping

X

Fingering/Feeling

X

Pushing/Pulling

X

Lifting/Carrying

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Vision

X

Near Acuity

X

Far Acuity

X

Depth Perception

X

Color Vision

X

Field of Vision

X

Smell

X

Work Outdoors

X

Work Indoors

X

Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX CoordinatorRobert Gallagher(425-356-1325), [e-mail] , [e-mail] , Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson (425-356-1277), [e-mail] , and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), [e-mail]. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220) [e-mail] . Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.

Position Type: Classified Regular

Salary: $30.95 to $41.25 Hourly

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mukilteo School District, Human Resources
• Email: [e-mail]