Paraeducator, Job 26-0685 PI

Picnic Point Elementary; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

Picnic Point Elementary in the Mukilteo School District is seeking three paraeducators for 6.5 hours per day, 180 days per year, with benefits. Starting dates are as soon as possible, with hours 8:40 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.

Responsibilities include assisting in a Structured classroom for students with Autism or related needs and supporting instructional activities. Minimum qualifications include WA para qualifications and experience with children; bilingual de-escalation skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Be at least eighteen years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet WA State paraeducator qualification requirements as listed.
• Experience working with students with special needs is preferred.
• Bi-lingual de-escalation skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with supervision of students to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Administer tests, collect data, and track student progress under supervision.
• Support behavior management and implement instructional strategies as directed.
• Provide clerical support and classroom assistance as needed.
• Administer first aid and assist with personal care as required.
• Assist with crossing guard duties before/after school.

Skills

Teamwork

Student support

Behavior management

Education

High school diploma

WA paraeducator qualifications

Job description

Paraeducator, Job 26-0685 PI

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Oct 13, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position

Position Type: Classified Regular

Salary: $30.96 to $41.24 Hourly

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Description

We are hiring three 6.5 hour per day, 180 days per year, Paraeducator positions with benefits at Picnic Point Elementary School. Anticipated start dates are as soon as possible.

Hours for these positions are 8:40 a.m. - 3:40 p.m. The successful candidates will work under the direction of the teacher in the classroom with students that have challenging behaviors in our Structured classroom.

Structured is a program for students with Autism or other characteristics often associated with Autism who require predictable routines and visually based instruction. Students’ primary instructional needs and in functional communication (functional social interactions, functional AAC use, and applying basic communication to access academics) self-regulation (sensory, emotional, behavioral), and adaptive (visual schedules, following single to multi-step directions and developing school routines). Students have cognitive delays which result in the need for instruction using alternate or off grade-level curriculum. Instruction in the Structured classroom is often provided individually or in small groups (2-4 students) targeting non academic skills. Program paraeducators are used to support students in the general and special education classroom setting.

Minimum Qualifications: Basic WA State Para qualifications and experience working with children. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to support and meet the individual needs of students with special needs.

Preferred Qualifications: Bi-lingual De-Escalation strategies.

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

• 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 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 a paraeducator, 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 be required to complete behavior modification programs, including safe physical restraining techniques and/or other training as required.

Experience

Job related experience desired

Physical Requirements

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] , 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.

Contact Information

• Mukilteo School District, Human Resources


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