Paraeducator - Special Ed Support at Horizons Elementary

HORIZONS ELEMENTARY; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizons Elementary is seeking a Paraeducator for the 2026-27 school year. The position involves supporting instructional activities for students with special needs, supervising students, and assisting teachers in classroom settings.

The role is 6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, for 189 days per year, with emphasis on collaborative work with diverse families and communities to enhance student learning and engagement.

Qualifications

• The Paraeducator performs a variety of instructional and/or support duties to assist the school and teachers in instruction, supervision, and education of students with special needs in groups or one‑on‑one teacher to student situations.
• May work with students on an individual basis as well as small groups to complete assigned work.
• The District values engagement with culturally diverse families and communities and seeks experience with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with instruction and student supervision.
• Work with students one‑on‑one or in small groups to complete tasks.
• Keep students on task and support learning activities.

Skills

Instructional support

Supervision

Diversity experience

Job description

Horizons Elementary is seeking a Paraeducator for the 2026-27 school year. The position involves supporting instructional activities for students with special needs, supervising students, and assisting teachers in classroom settings.

The role is 6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, for 189 days per year, with emphasis on collaborative work with diverse families and communities to enhance student learning and engagement.