PARAEDUCATOR – KINDERGARTEN

East Port Orchard Elementary; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 17,909,000 - 26,863,000; Part time

Job summary

East Port Orchard Elementary in Port Orchard, WA is seeking a Paraeducator for Kindergarten to support the instructional program in the classroom and assist teachers with various tasks. The role involves working with individual students and small groups to reinforce learning objectives and skills.

Responsibilities include implementing lesson plans, attending trainings, and maintaining student confidentiality while contributing to a safe learning environment for 181 days per year.

Qualifications

• Provide high school diploma and/or transcripts or GED as required by district/state law.

Responsibilities

• Aid with classroom assignments, tests, etc. to support teachers in the instructional process.
• Assist students individually or in small groups with lesson activities and reading/writing practice to reinforce concepts.
• Attend meetings and trainings (e.g., first-aid, CPR, de-escalation, emergency procedures) as needed.
• Communicate with students, teachers and parents to evaluate progress and support objectives.
• Implement instructional programs and lesson plans under supervision to present and reinforce learning concepts.
• Maintain confidentiality per HIPPA, FERPA, and IEP guidelines.
• Monitor students in various settings to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Respond to emergencies and provide immediate first aid.

Job description

PARAEDUCATOR - KINDERGARTEN

South Kitsap School District East Port Orchard Elementary - Port Orchard, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in South Kitsap School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5918085

Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PARAEDUCATOR - KINDERGARTEN

Reports To:

Building Administrator

Bargaining Unit:

PSE

Department:

Salary Schedule:

Schedule A-Sup/Inst.

Employment Type:

Classified

Salary Range:

IV

FLSA Status:

Hourly

Adoption Date:

Hours per Day:

4.5

Revised Date:

6/30/24

Days per Year:

181 day calendar

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationship with students, families, staff, and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

COMMENTS: When working in environments where de-escalation, isolation, and restraint training is required, employees will be compensated at a rate of an additional $0.50 per hour (elementary).

THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION IS NOW REQUIRING ALL PARAEDUCATORS TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND/OR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS OR GED TO MEET TITLE 1, PART A FEDERAL LAW REQUIREMENTS. PLEASE PROVIDE OUR OFFICE WITH A COPY PRIOR TO BEING THE SELECTED CANDIDATE.

Purpose Statement

The job of Paraeducator- Kindergarten is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students, teachers, and other certificated staff to implement instructional goals; developing students' learning, physical, social, communication, and/or behavior skills; and evaluating students' progress on learning objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Aid with classroom assignments, tests, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process;
• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. read stories, listen to students read, providing writing assistance, reinforce English lessons, provide spelling practice, computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching academic goals and grade level standards;
• Attends meetings and trainings (e.g. first-aid, CPR, de-escalation, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions;
• Communicates with students, teachers and/or parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing objective;
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts;
• Maintains confidentiality at all times following HIPPA, FERPA, and IEP for the purpose of guidance and in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines;
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, field trips, library, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment;
• Responds to emergencies, immediate first aid and medical assistance