Paraprofessional-Temporary for 26-27 School Year

SCOOTNEY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Othello (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

SCOOTNEY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Othello, WA seeks a Paraprofessional for 6.5 hours/day on a temporary basis for the 26-27 school year. The role supports teachers with small group and individual instruction and student safety in classrooms, following IEP plans and district procedures.

Starting date is TBD; compensation aligns with district schedules and the PSE contract. This position involves collaboration with families and school staff to support student goals.

Qualifications

• Must be able to assist in small group and individual instruction.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Strong communication with parents and teachers where needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in providing small group and individual instruction.
• Assist teachers in all areas of their work.
• Correct daily work assignments of students in all areas.
• Operate equipment (copiers, video, computers, etc.).
• Support students in teacher-monitored classrooms and ensure safety.
• Assist with development of self-help, speech, and motor skills.
• Communicate with parents and translate as needed.

Skills

Time management

Dependable

Clear communication

Education

High school graduate or GED

AA degree or 48 semester/72 quarter credits or ParaPro

Job description

Paraprofessional-Temporary for 26-27 School Year

Othello School District #147 SCOOTNEY SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - Othello, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5977676
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 30, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Paraprofessional - 6.5 hours/day @Scootney Springs Elementary School Temporary for 26-27 school year

Job Description

• Assist teachers in providing small group and individual instruction.
• Assist teachers in all areas of their work.
• Correct daily work assignments of students in all areas.
• Operate various pieces of equipment, i.e., copy machines, video equipment, typewriters, computers, recorders, etc.
• Assist individual students in teacher-monitored classrooms.
• Assist teachers in monitoring individual student objectives.
• Provide for student’s safety.
• Assist students with the development of self-help skills, speech and fine and gross motor skills.
• Communicate with parents and translate as needed depending on specific job requirements.
• Provide activities and instruction for students as planned by the teachers.
• Interpret teacher instructions and lessons.
• Work as part of the student’s IEP team.
• Utilize language development activities to enrich student vocabulary.
• Assist with maintaining discipline.
• Assist students in other classes as necessary.
• Implement behavioral intervention strategies.
• Other duties as assigned by building principal and/or administrator.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduate, or GED.
• AA degree, or 48 semester credits or 72-quarter credits from an institution of higher education (level 100 class or higher), or having successfully passed the ETS ParaPro Assessment.
• Dependable, trustworthy, experience working with children and adults, good time manager, initiative.
• Physically able to occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, stoop, bend, reach, kneel, crawl, and grasp as required to successfully perform all duties and requirements.
• Ability to focus (adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus), clear vision at twenty (20) inches or less, and clear vision at twenty (20) feet or more.

Terms of Employment

Starting Date: TBD

Salary: Per PSE CBA - Schedule A

Hours: Per Position Listed Above

Contracted Days:179 work days & 7 holidays (186 total contracted days) Temporary only for 26-27 School year

Benefits: Follow this link which will include all available benefits for this position:
https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1765308827/othelloschoolsorg/dyymano0iccm12rscyrx/PSE-3.pdf

The Othello School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, 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 Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

For information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, please reach out to the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/Title IX Coordinator: Sandra Villarreal, 1025 S. 1st Ave, [phone], [e-mail] ; and/or 504/ADA Coordinator: Heidi Wagner, 1025 S 1st Ave, [phone], [e-mail] .
Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html

El Distrito Escolar de Othello no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos de jóvenes designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de presunta discriminación:

Para obtener información sobre las políticas de no discriminación y discriminación por sexo y los procedimientos de quejas, y cómo informar una inquietud o queja, comuníquese con la Coordinadora de Cumplimiento de Derechos Civiles/Coordinadora del Título IX: Sandra Villarreal, 1025 S. 1st Ave, [phone], [e-mail]; y/o Coordinadora 504/ADA: Heidi Wagner, 1025 S. 1st Ave, [phone], [e-mail].

Las consultas sobre el Título IX también pueden dirigirse al Departamento de Educación de los EE. UU., Oficina de Derechos Civiles (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $21.45 to $29.71 Per Hour
Job Categories:
Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Brett Getz , Human Resources Coordinator
• OTHELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]