Paraeducator - Multilingual Education

Bethel School District, WA; Spanaway (WA); On-site; USD 39,950,000 - 45,461,000; Full time

Job summary

Bethel School District seeks an instructional paraeducator to support Multilingual Education (MLE) programs. You will assist teachers and students with small-group and one-on-one instruction, prepare materials, and help with testing and eligibility decisions.

Requirements include 1 year of relevant experience and minimum state certifications such as FCS and Paraeducator. The role operates within a 6.5-hour day, 178-day schedule, with compensation under the PSE Salary Schedule Level 5 at $25.40

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of experience working with school age children and diverse cultures.
• Must meet federal minimum employment requirements: age 18+, high school diploma or equivalent, and one of several qualifying options.
• Certification requirements include FCS and General Paraeducator Certificate as mandated by state funding.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and students in Multilingual Education (MLE) programs with instructional and non-instructional activities.
• Provide small group and one-on-one instruction; prepare lesson materials and testing accommodations.
• Maintain eligibility lists and assist with student placement under teacher direction.
• Support classroom management and maintain a positive, student-centered environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Cultural sensitivity

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Instructional support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FCS completion (Fundamental Course of Studies)

General Paraeducator Certificate

Tools

MLE instruction training

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Bethel School District 403

• Date Posted:
  9/14/2026
• Location:
  SPANAWAY LAKE HIGH
  (High-Needs School)
• Closing Date:
  09/25/2026

POSITION HOURS AND PAY:
This position is for6.5 hours per day at 178 days per year.
*7 hours per day for 4 days for the first year and 2 days each year following until certification is completed.
Position pay: PSE Salary Schedule Level 5 - $ 25.40

Being multilingual is not a requirement of this position.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Your hire date with the Bethel School District is based on School Board approval. This date depends on multiple factors and may change without notice. Please contact HR with anyquestions.

Must successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program per State requirements. Paraeducator Certificate Program is dependent upon State funding.

IMPORTANT: In order to be considered for an interview for this instructional paraeducator position you must meet the following federal minimum employment requirements.

• Must be 18 years of age; and
• Hold high school diploma or its equivalent; and one of the following
  • Successfully passed the ParaPathways Assessment test orPearson Paraprofessional assessment
  • AA degree or higher
  • Earned seventy-two (72) quarter credits or forty-eight (48) semester credits at an accredited institution of higher education
  • Completion of registered apprenticeship program offered by the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries
  • Successful completion ofThe Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program

You may provide unofficial transcripts in your application but will be required to provide official ones upon hire. Not providing required documents could significantly delay your official hire. Please contact HR with questions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position's responsibilities are to assist teacher(s) and students in Multilingual Education (MLE) programs with instructional and non-instructional activities. Responsibilities include small group instruction, one-on-one instruction, preparing materials for lessons, teaming, collaboration between general education and special education staff, and assisting with testing students for program eligibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Support student language development individually or in small groups in a variety of subjects and learning activities; promotes student understanding of materials presented. Communicates with teachers concerning individual student progress and instructional strategies and techniques.
2. Supports students in assigned academic subjects, social skills, and cultural differences; modifies materials for student use initiated by the teacher or related staff personnel. Provides guidance and motivation to students; facilitates mastery of skills concepts; promotes completion of work.
3. Supports students who may have a wide variety of educational background, academic achievement levels, and behaviors. Adjusts methods to meet the needs of students. Communicates with classroom teachers concerning areas of growth; may support students in a variety of subject areas.
4. Assists in testing students for MLE program eligibility; maintains eligibility lists; assists with student placement under MLE teacher direction.
5. Supervises student behavior and assists certificated staff with classroom management; facilitates mastery of social adjustment skills; ensures that students stay on task; manages student behavior as authorized.
6. Builds and maintains effective teams and communications.
7. Maintain a student-centered, supportive environment.
8. Organizing learning experiences for students.
9. Actively participates in training opportunities to complete the Washington State Core Competence requirements for paraeducators.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the school principal or administrator; receives guidance from assigned certificated staff.

MENTAL DEMANDS

Required to deal with a wide range of student behaviors and academic abilities, required to understand and communicate with students with widely diverse language and cultural backgrounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students; exposed to student noise levels.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out the assignment, and one (1) year of experience working with school age children, and non-English speaking people and diverse cultures required. Experience in a school setting desirable; instructional experience strongly preferred; training or experience in MLE instruction strongly preferred.

Allowable Substitutions

Not applicable.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to read, write, speak and communicate effectively. Knowledge of basic subject areas such as spelling, writing, reading and math. Skill in proper English usage. Knowledge of cultural differences and sensitivity to the value of other cultures. Ability to learn and implement effective techniques for MLE instruction. Ability to work effectively with students at a variety of grade and skill levels. Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner. Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations. Ability to organize activities. Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, and parents.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor. Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan. Must successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program per State requirements. Paraeducator Certificate Program is dependent upon State funding.

PSE UNIT AFFILIATION

Paraeducators/Special Services

WAGES AND BENEFITS

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Non-Discrimination Policy

Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status 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 Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Darius Alexander, [e-mail], 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, [e-mail], 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, [e-mail], 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.