Parkway Elementary Resource Room SpEd 1:1 Paraeducator One Year Only

Parkway Elementary; Clarkston (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkway Elementary in Clarkston, Washington is seeking a Resource Room SpEd 1:1 Paraeducator for a one-year assignment. The position is 6 hours per day, 194 days per year, reporting to the Building Principal, with immediate starting date.

The role supports Special Education students in a 1:1 setting, assisting the classroom teacher, preparing materials, ensuring safety and confidentiality, and helping with daily activities and assessments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (upload copy)
• Meet ESEA para-professional qualifications (72 quarter credits or ETS test)
• Minimum computer/technology skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle stress/anger/conflict situations
• Enjoys working with students
• Sound decision-making skills
• Responsible and punctual

Responsibilities

• Follow district, local, state and federal statutes relevant to a public school environment
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, staff and other individuals
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment for students and staff
• Prepare classroom supplies/materials and supervise students
• Assist classroom teacher with instruction as assigned
• Provide assistance with all academic activities and supervise student in various settings
• Assist students with self-help activities and personal hygiene
• Monitor and provide positive discipline as necessary
• Participate in professional development and perform duties with courtesy and respect
• Perform other duties as assigned by administrator/supervisor

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Stress management

Education

HS diploma or GED

ESEA para-professional qualifications

72 quarter credits or ETS test

Job description

Parkway Elementary Resource Room SpEd 1:1 Paraeducator One Year Only

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Job Details

Job ID: 5930934
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 17, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ParkwaySpEd 1:1 Resource Rm Paraeducator (One-Year-Only)

Job Title: Special Education 1:1 Assistant -6Hrs/Day

Reports to: Building Principal

Bargaining Group: CCA

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Terms of Employment: 6 HOURS P/DAY -194 DAYS P/YEAR (pro-rated for the school year)

PAY: CCA - $24.59-$27.66per hour based on prior experience

The position ends when the need for a 1:1 assistant ends or at the conclusion of the 2026-2027 school year.

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED; You must upload a copy of your HS diploma or GED

Meet ESEA Para-professional Qualifications (72 Quarter Credits from an accredited college/university or passing the ETS Test)

GRADE LEVEL: PRE-12

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Meet ESEA Para-professional Qualifications
• Minimum computer/technology skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Ability to handle stress/anger/conflict situations
• Enjoys working with students
• Sound decision-making skills
• Responsible and punctual

RESPONSIBILITIES:

FOLLOW DISTRICT, LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL STATUTES RELEVANT TO A PUBLIC SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

• School District Policy and Procedures
• Building emergency procedures
• Complete appropriate reports/documentation as applicable

MAINTAIN AN APPROPRIATE AND LEGAL LEVEL OF CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION REGARDING STUDENTS, STAFF AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS HAVING BUSINESS WITH AND ACCESS TO THE SCHOOL

• Exhibit ethical behavior at all times
• Follow confidentiality procedures

MAINTAIN A SAFE, CLEAN, AND ORGANIZED ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF

• Preview daily plan
• Confer on daily lesson plan with substitute teacher(s)
• Provide plans for substitute if you are absent
• Check wheelchairs/walkers etc. for safety concerns

SET-UP FOR DAILY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES

• Prepare classroom supplies/materials
• Supervise student(s)

PREPARATION TO ASSIST THE CLASSROOM TEACHER WITH INSTRUCTION AS ASSIGNED

• Prepare, collect and organize daily materials
• Correct student assignments
• Assist student with accommodations/modifications
• Assist other teachers when time permits

PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH ALL ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES, FOR THE STUDENT, AS ASSIGNED BY THE TEACHER

• Assist and supervise student in specialists’ classrooms and activities as needed
• Scribe and adapt instruction (daily assignments/tests)
• Read orally to student(s)
• Assist student during activities or with preparation of projects as appropriate
• Assist other Special Ed. students in the absence of one on one student
• Assist student in preparation for classroom tests
• Monitor/administer student assessment
• Assist small groups in academic instruction
• Document daily student performance and progress

ASSIST STUDENT IN ALL SELF-HELP ACTIVITIES

• Assist student in transitional skills (start of day/non-instructional time/adaptive equipment/etc.)
• Assist and supervise student during field trips/assemblies/lunch and other activities
• Assist in changing clothes for aqua-therapy
• Escort to and from the bus
• Help with toileting and toilet training
• Assist in all IEP goals

MAINTAIN POSITIVE COMMUNICATION AMONG STUDENTS, PARENTS AND SCHOOL STAFF

• Identify students’ interests
• Monitor for notes/homework or any parent-to-school communication
• Confer with teachers, specialists and parents relevant to student needs
• Attend meetings when required
• Implement strategies to achieve IEP goals
• Assist with daily communication between home and school as directed by the teacher

ASSIST WITH THE INSTRUCTION OF PERSONAL HYGIENE

• Educate students about personal hygiene
• Remind students to wash hands
• Wash student face and wiping noses when needed
• Assist with changing of soiled clothes when necessary
• Make referrals as appropriate (Nurse/counselor /office/outside agencies)

MONITOR AND PROVIDE POSITIVE DISCIPLINE AS NECESSARY

• Supervise student in cafeteria/playground/lunch/activities
• Document student behavior as appropriate
• Be consistent fair and positive in all interactions
• Follow school wide discipline plan
• Following behavior intervention plan

CONTINUE JOB PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Participate in appropriate in-service programs/educational opportunities
• Read and study new or updated job-related resources

PERFORM DUTIES WITH A HIGH DEGREE OF COURTESY AND RESPECT

PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR/SUPERVISOR

Job Conditions

Persons holding this position:

• Must pass a criminal background check that meets required state, federal, and Clarkston School District standards.