Paraprofessional - Homework Center/Student Store

West Valley School District Inc; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Washington State Retirement

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Personal Leave

Vacation

Job summary

West Valley School District at West Valley High School in Yakima, WA seeks a Paraprofessional for the Homework Center/Student Store, Monday–Friday 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, starting immediately.

Quals include high school graduate, ability to work with at-risk teens, confidentiality, and bilingual preference. CPR/First Aid may be required; duties include assisting teachers, supervising students, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate ability to relate to at risk teenagers and understand HS/post-HS systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the goals and objectives of each student’s learning plan.
• Uphold and enforce school rules and policies.
• Aid in student management and help supervise students.
• Tutor students in various subjects.
• Monitor and enter daily attendance.
• Post periodic student reports as directed by teachers.
• Attend weekly meetings with teachers and counselors to communicate concerns and ensure program operation.
• Maintain professional relationships with students and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of student materials and issues.
• Any other appropriate duties as assigned.

Skills

Relate to at risk teens

Organize data

Confidential information handling

Team collaboration

High standards and support

Verbal and written communication

Bilingual preferred

Education

High School graduate

Tools

CPR/First Aid training

Job description

Paraprofessional - Homework Center/Student Store

West Valley School District West Valley High School - Yakima, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5956327

Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 09, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION: Monday through Friday 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

QUALIFICATIONS: All qualifications are required unless otherwise indicated.

Demonstrate an ability to relate to at risk teenagers

Personal understanding of the HS and post-HS systems

Ability to organize data in a useful manner

• Ability to deal with confidential info in a professionally appropriate manner
• Willingness to use a team approach to supporting student success
• Set high standards and provide the support to reach those standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to take a big picture goal and independently break it into the steps necessary to reach individual goal
• Positive attitude
• Bilingual Preferred

• Must meet one of the following ESEAHighly Qualified Requirements:
• 2 Year degree or more
• 72 quarter or 48 semester credits a t a Post-Secondary School
• Taken/Passed Paraprofessional ETS Assessment Test
• Must supervise students in the student store and at the Gesa High School Credit Union
• Maintain accurate records of sales, transactions and student work activities
• Collect, secure and deposit funds with the school office according to established procedures
• Assist teachers with supervising students in CTE classes/labs
• Support a safe, organized and productive learning environment in work-based and lab settings

• Establish relationships among students and staff members in order to help students get peer tutors and/or an area to get their work completed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

NOTE: Para-educators are assistants to the certified staff. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support the goals and objectives of each individual student’s learning plan.
• Uphold and enforce all West Valley High School and West Valley School District rules and policies.
• Follow the directions and expectations of the certified staff in the program.
• Aid in student management and help supervise students.
• Tutor students in a variety of subjects.
• Monitor and enter daily attendance.
• Post periodic student reports as directed by the teachers.
• Attend weekly meetings with teachers and counselors to communicate any student, curriculum, or class concerns, as well as to facilitate smooth operation of the program.
• Maintain a professional, mature, and appropriate relationship with students and staff al all times.
• Evidence of prompt, regular attendance in previous positions.
• Maintain confidentiality of student materials and issues.
• Any other appropriate duties as assigned.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting (able to lift 50 pounds and assisting in lifting over 50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 34 % sitting, 33 % walking, and 33 % standing. The job related is performed under a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere.

EXPERIENCE

Job related experience is desired

EDUCATION

High School graduate

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING

CPR Certificate and First Aid Certificate, may be required

CLEARANCES

Criminal Fingerprint/Background Clearance & Drug Screening

Healthcare Benefits (SEBB)

(All Employees who work 630 hours per school year are eligible.)

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability

Additional Benefits

• Washington State Retirement (PERS, SERS & TERS)
• Paid Leave:
  • Paid Holiday (260-day employees and bargaining groups that have holidays included within their CBA)
  • Sick Leave
  • Personal Leave
  • Vacation (260-day employees only)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• VEBA (Non-Rep, WVEA, Principal, Directors and Superintendent(s) ONLY)

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $21.84 to $25.59 Per Hour