Paraeducator, Job 26-0633 ME

Mukilteo Elementary; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mukilteo Elementary in Mukilteo, WA is seeking a Paraeducator to work 6.5 hours per day across 180 days per year, supporting students with challenging behaviors within the MBSC program. The role reports to the Principal and starts immediately.

Responsibilities include assisting with planning and delivery of instruction, supervising students in multiple settings, and assisting with special education services as needed. Prior paras experience with elementary students is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum WA State para qualifications and experience working with children.
• Preferred: experience with elementary students and those with behavior and social-emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with planning, preparation and delivery of instruction for diverse learners.
• Supervise students at recess, lunch, library and during bus duties; perform crossing guard duties.
• Administer tests, collect and maintain data, update records, and monitor student progress under teacher supervision.
• Support implementation of strategies to address diverse student needs and educational growth.
• Provide clerical and classroom support such as data entry, copying and material preparation.
• Administer first aid and provide personal care for medically fragile or disabled students.
• Assist with feeding, toileting, lifting and positioning for students with special needs.
• Track and dispense authorized student medications as needed.
• Ensure a safe, clean and positive learning environment and participate in staff trainings.

Skills

Basic WA State Para qualifications

Job description

Paraeducator, Job 26-0633 ME

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Job Details

Job ID: 5909798

Application Deadline: Sep 08, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 31, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This is a 6.5 hour per day, 180 days per year, Paraeducator position with benefits at Mukilteo Elementary School.

Anticipated start date isas soon as possible.

Hours for this position are 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. The successful candidate will work under the direction of the classroom teacher to support students with challenging behaviors in the Mukilteo Behavior Support Center program (MBSC).

Minimum Qualifications: Basic WA State Para qualifications and experience working with children.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with students in an elementary school setting and preference given to individuals who have worked with students demonstrating specific learning needs related to behavior and social emotional regulation.

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