Preschool Paraeducator - Special Needs Support (Mon-Thu)

Columbia Elementary; Mukilteo (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Mukilteo School District offers a Paraeducator position at Columbia Elementary School in Mukilteo, WA. The role supports a teacher in a preschool classroom with students who have challenging behaviors and requires working 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., 6.0 hours per day, 145 days per year, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

The anticipated start date is Sep 1, 2026. The candidate will assist with planning, supervision, behavior management, and support for IEP-related goals, with duties including crossing

Qualifications

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university, or
• Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, or
• Received a passing score on PESB approved assessments: ETS ParaPro, Pearson’s Paraprofessional, Master Teacher Paraeducator Online Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher(s) with the daily supervision of students for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Under the teacher’s direction, administer tests, collect and maintain diagnostic data, update student records, and assess progress.
• Assist with monitoring and managing student behavior; share observations with teachers and staff.
• Implement strategies to address diverse student needs and support educational growth and achievement goals.
• Provide clerical and general classroom assistance including data entry, correspondence, copying, filing, and preparation of materials.
• Administer first aid, medical assistance, physical support and personal care as needed.
• Provide physical assistance for students with disabilities and utilize adaptive equipment.
• Track and dispense authorized student medications.
• Perform crossing guard duties before and after school.
• Monitor students in cafeteria/recess and maintain a safe environment.
• Participate in meetings and training to share information and support school initiatives.

Education

Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent

Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university

72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher

Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator or PESB approved assessments (ParaPro, Paraprofessional, Master Teacher)

Job description

Mukilteo School District offers a Paraeducator position at Columbia Elementary School in Mukilteo, WA. The role supports a teacher in a preschool classroom with students who have challenging behaviors and requires working 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., 6.0 hours per day, 145 days per year, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.

The anticipated start date is Sep 1, 2026. The candidate will assist with planning, supervision, behavior management, and support for IEP-related goals, with duties including crossing