Special Education Para-Educator - Birth to 3/3-5

Walla Walla Center for Children & Families; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Walla Walla Public Schools seeks a Special Education Para-Educator for Birth to 3/3-5 to assist certificated staff in delivering instructional support. The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers and Speech Language Pathologists to implement individualized programs for students and families in school and home environments.

The position emphasizes fostering positive student progress, maintaining records, and promoting inclusive learning with a focus on behavior and social skills development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• AA degree, 72 college credits, or ability to pass the Para-Educator test.
• Experience with students in educational settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support for IEP students in reading, writing, math, and social/behavior skills.
• Support and structure for students needing behavior and social skills assistance.
• Assist in developing functional skills leading to independence.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Role model for students

Flexible schedule

Education

High School diploma or GED

AA Degree or 72 college credits or para-educator test

Job description

Special Education Para-Educator - Birth to 3/3-5

Walla Walla Public Schools

Walla Walla Center for Children & Families - Walla Walla, Washington

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Job Details

Job ID: 5979095

Application Deadline: Nov 06, 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 02, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

This position is responsible for assisting certificated staff by performing instructional support tasks related to the students' educational development within the school and home environment and by being a positive role model for students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide instructional support for IEP students by attending to the program needs including reading, writing, math and social/behavior skills.
• Provide support and structure for students needing behavior and social skills support.
• Assist students in developing functional skills leading to independence.
• Implement and reinforce social skills training programs.
• Assist certificated staff with required record-keeping, development of materials and preparation of teaching aids.
• Learn instructional techniques under the direction of a teacher and/or Speech Language Pathologist and independently carry out instructional programs developed by the teacher and/or Speech Language Pathologist.
• Collaboratively work with certified staff.
• Assist in assessing students.
• Perform routine tasks in monitoring and assisting student progress in the classroom and home and other school activities.
• Assist certificated staff with required record keeping.
• Promote positive public relations when communicating with the public.
• Provide instruction to families under the direction of a Speech Language Pathologist.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Perform routine classroom and building clerical tasks as needed.
• May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams.
• Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the building administrator.
• Receives direction and guidance from other designated staff to include classroom teacher(s) and Speech Language Pathologist.

MENTAL DEMANDS

• Required to deal with a wide range of student, staff and public behaviors and needs in a positive and service oriented manner.
• May experience shifts in work schedule or work site according to district needs.
• May occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students or parents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Amount of standing, sitting and walking will vary depending on the age of students and classroom assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• AA Degree, 72 college level credits, or ability to pass the Federal Para-Educator test.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting and/or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the district.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents – including phone and email communication.
• Possess the desire to be a role model for students and to interact positively with students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the public.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Licenses/Special Requirements

• Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor.
• Must complete Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire.
• Required to attend training for de-escalation procedures.
• May require a CPR/First Aid card depending on job assignment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Para Educator on the PSE Classified Salary Schedule A
• Hours per day and days per week vary; district may revise assignment and job location as needed.

CONDITIONS

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

The Walla Walla 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, gender 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 Walla Walla School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact [phone].

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Title IX Coordinator Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Mindy Meyer, Director of HR Barb Casey, Director of Special Education

364 S. Park Street 364 S. Park Street

Walla Walla, WA 99362 Walla Walla, WA 99362

[phone] [phone]

[e-mail] [e-mail]

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.59 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shari Strickland , Human Resources Specialist
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]