Paraeducator Life Skills @ North Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 31,064 - 38,214; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Moses Lake is looking for a Paraeducator Life Skills to assist in the instruction and supervision of students in a Life Skills classroom. Candidates must maintain effective communication, perform custody care activities, and support special needs students.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED along with a minimum of 72 college quarter credits. Duties include ensuring safety, monitoring activities, and maintaining a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 72 college quarter credits from accredited institution.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with small groups or individuals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing supervision to students in Life Skills classroom.
• Perform custodial care activities like lifting and hygiene support.
• Maintain safety and compliance with school rules.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to relate positively with students

Record keeping

Problem-solving

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED with 72 college quarter credits

Job description

Shift time is subject to building needs.

Paraeducator Life Skills

Coordinates activities or performs specialized duties to assist in providing instruction to and supervision of students in a variety of instructional and non‑instructional programs. Paraeducators working in a Life Skills classroom.

Job ID: 5784057; Application Deadline: Posted until filled; Posted: Jun 16, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC); Starting Date: Sep 2, 2026

Salary range: $22.55 to $27.74 per P.S.E. Contract Schedule.

Work hours: 6.50 hours per day / 180 days per year. Shift time: M-F 8:45-3:45.

General Qualifications

If you do not have the minimum college credits for this position, you may take the Paraeducator Assessment. Complete this form if you'd like to be scheduled for the assessment.

• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 72 college quarter credits from a nationally accredited institution or ETS test required.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must be accurate and efficient at completing tasks on time without constant or direct supervision.
• Ability to relate in a positive manner with students, parents, and staff/teachers, supervisory staff.
• Must be able to work effectively with small groups or individual students under the supervision of certificated staff.
• Ability to accurately keep records.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find acceptable.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Meet performance expectations as outlined in MLSD #161 Classified Employee Performance Evaluation.
• Always punctual. If absences are required, inform the supervisor early enough so that normal workflow is not interrupted.
• Well‑groomed and have a neat and clean appearance. Dress appropriately for the job assignment.
• Ability to perform custodial care activities such as lifting and feeding students and helping them with such hygiene needs like toileting and grooming; diapering will be necessary.
• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Promptly and accurately follows specific instructions, and performs duties with a positive attitude.
• Follows a duty schedule as assigned.
• Follows prescribed behavior plans as assigned.
• Applies appropriate discipline according to district procedures and behavior plans.
• Works independently and solves problems with minimal supervision.
• Works well with special needs children individually or in small groups to communicate the appropriate learning objectives as outlined in their individualized educational program (IEP) under the supervision of certified staff.
• Builds a positive relationship with special needs students.
• Encourages special needs students to develop positive relationships with their peers.
• Willing to receive Non‑violent Crisis Intervention and Non‑violent Restraint training.
• Effectively intervenes and controls students when they are out of control (e.g. fighting, acting out, having tantrums, etc.) by using the appropriate restraining methods approved by the district.
• Receives training to gain an understanding of specific disabilities.
• Responsibly supervises special needs students in the classroom.
• Responsible for the supervision of special needs students upon arrival and departure from school.
• Monitors activities to ensure safety and compliance with school rules.
• Willingness to provide emergency first aid as necessary.
• Willingness to obtain or possess a current First Aid card required.
• Physical ability to perform required duties.
• Willingness to receive training in crisis intervention and/or restraining techniques, and use those skills as determined by certified staff.
• Willingness to assist with medically fragile children.
• Willingness to work with students with behavior difficulties.
• Must be able to work independently and solve problems with a minimum of supervision.
• Must have the ability to apply appropriate discipline according to district procedures.
• Ability to interpret as needed if the individual possesses multiple language skills.
• Must have excellent attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Employment Requirements

• Criminal history clearance through Washington State Patrol and FBI.
• Within the first year of employment, successfully complete the Washington State Fundamental Course of Study for Paraeducators provided by the District, as defined in RCW 28A.413.070, and continue to meet future requirements as mandated by the State.

Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Moses Lake School District #161 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX, Affi­c­ative Action, and Equal Opportunity officer, Michelle Musso, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, [phone], [e-mail]; or Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Samantha Burgess, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, [phone], [e-mail].