Paraeducator, Job 26-0667 KA

Kamiak High School; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Kamiak High School in Mukilteo, Washington is seeking a paraeducator for a 4-hour daily position (9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.) across 180 days. The role supports teachers, assists with behavioral interventions, and helps with instructional activities and safety.

Anticipated start is immediately, with benefits included. Responsibilities include supervising students, data collection, and potential involvement with IEP goals and basic medical support where needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of math, spelling, reading, grammar, and punctuation.
• Desire and aptitude to work with students.
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with students, supervisors, and staff.
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a team setting.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage student behavior.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail under frequent interruptions.
• Ability to operate or learn standard classroom equipment.
• Ability to meet physical, health and safety needs of students.
• Ability to provide physical assistance and proper lifting per safety rules.
• Knowledge of computer applications used to assist with student learning.
• Desire to strengthen job-related competencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Administer tests, collect data, update records, and assess progress.
• Monitor and manage student behavior; share observations with staff.
• Support instructional goals and implement interventions.
• Provide clerical and general classroom assistance.
• Administer first aid and medical assistance as needed.
• Assist with physical support for students with disabilities.
• Note and dispense authorized medications.
• Perform crossing guard duties before/after school.
• Support cafeteria and recess supervision and safety.
• Participate in meetings and trainings to support school initiatives.
• Comply with district policies and maintain consistent hours.
• May be reassigned as needed; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math/Language basics

Student engagement

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Behavior management

Attention to detail

Classroom equipment

Disability support

Computer literacy

Professional development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

72 quarter credits / 48 semester credits

Paraeducator apprenticeship

PESB assessments (ParaPro/Pearson/Master Teacher)

Job description

Paraeducator, Job 26-0667 KA

Mukilteo School District Kamiak High School - Mukilteo, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5935942

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

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This is a4 hour per day, 180 days per year, Paraeducator position with benefits at Kamiak High School. Anticipated start date is as soon as possible.

Hours for this position are 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Unpaid lunch time from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the teacher in the classroom with students that have challenging behaviors. This position manages the Intervention Day records for part of the week and implements Tier II and Tier III interventions for the remainder of the week.

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.

• Demonstrated knowledge of math, spelling, reading, grammar, and punctuation.
• Desire and aptitude to work with students.
• Ability to positively and professionally interact with students, supervisors, and staff.
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a team situation.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage student behavior.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail and meet deadlines in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.
• Ability to operate or willingness to learn to operate standard classroom equipment.
• Ability to provide for the physical, health and safety needs of students.
• Demonstrated ability to provide physical assistance for and properly lift students in and out of chairs in accordance with safe lifting requirements and the use of adaptive equipment as required.
• Knowledge of computer applications used to assist with student learning.
• Ability to strengthen job-related competencies.

Education/Certification

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Meet one of the following requirements:
• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university
• Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council
• Received a passing score on one of the following PESB approved assessments:
  • ETS ParaPro Assessment.
  • Pearson’s Paraprofessional Assessment.
  • The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.
• Depending on assignment, may be required to complete behavior modification programs, including safe physical restraining techniques and/or other training as required.

Position Type: Classified Regular

Salary: $29.81 to $40.08 Hourly

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Experience

Job related experience desired

Physical Requirements: Paraeducator

• Occasionally (1% - 33%)
  • 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
• Frequently (34% - 65%)
  • 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
• Continually (66% - 100%)
  • Sitting X