Paraeducator, Job 26-0703 FA

Fairmount Elementary; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Mukilteo School District is seeking a Paraeducator at Fairmount Elementary in Everett, WA. The role runs 6.5 hours per day, 180 days per year, with starting date immediately and hours 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

The paraeducator will assist the teacher, support students with diverse learning needs, and help with behavioral and social-emotional strategies. Minimum qualifications include WA State para qualifications and experience with children; preferred experience includes supporting students with

Qualifications

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete one of the following: associate degree or higher, 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher, completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, or passed PESB-approved assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher with planning, preparation and delivery of instruction.
• Supervise students at recess, cafeteria, library, bus duty, and crossing guard duties.
• Provide academic scaffolding and support during whole- and small-group instruction.
• Support students' behavioral, social-emotional, self-regulation, and adaptive needs.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher and paraeducators to ensure access to learning.

Skills

Desire to work with students

Professional interaction

Team player

Behavior management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree / PESB options / credits

Job description

Paraeducator, Job 26-0703 FA

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Job Details

Job ID: 5971389
Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 26, 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 Fairmount 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 teacher in a Structured classroom to support students with challenging behaviors in both specialized classroom and general education settings. The paraeducator will provide academic scaffolding, support student learning during whole-group and small-group instruction, and may lead small-group instructional activities. Responsibilities also include supporting students’ behavioral, social-emotional, self-regulation, and adaptive needs. The paraeducator will collaborate closely with the classroom teacher and fellow paraeducators to ensure students receive the support they need to meaningfully access learning and participate in the educational environment.

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

Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting students with social emotional needs, autism or autism like behaviors, students with cognitive delays, adaptive needs. Trauma informed practices experience or knowledge are also preferred.

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.

• 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 aparaeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, or


• Received a passing score on one of the following PESBapproved 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

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 Coordinator Robert 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.

Position Type: Classified Regular

Salary: $30.96 to $41.24 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]