Special Education Speech Assistant Para Educator - temporary for the 2026-2027 school year

Walla-Walla-Public-Schools; Walla Walla (WA); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 33.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

SEBB Benefits

Paid Holidays

District retirement plan

Zusammenfassung

Walla Walla Public Schools seeks a Special Education Speech Assistant Para Educator for the 2026-2027 school year in Walla Walla, WA. The role supports certificated staff, assists with IEP-related instruction and behavior programs, and helps prepare teaching materials under supervision.

Starting immediately, you will work with a team including the SLP and classroom teachers to monitor student progress and promote positive student engagement in diverse settings.

Qualifikationen

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and parents.
• Commitment to equitable treatment and culturally responsive practices.

Aufgaben

• Provide instructional support for students with IEP-related communication services.
• Support behavior and social skills development and reinforce training.
• Assist in record-keeping, materials development and teaching aids preparation.

Kenntnisse

Bilingual English/Spanish

Effective communication

Cultural competence

Ausbildung

AA Degree / 72 college credits

Para-Educator test eligibility

Jobbeschreibung

Special Education Speech Assistant Para Educator - temporary for the 2026-2027 school year

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Job Details

Job ID: 5963170

Application Deadline: Oct 23, 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 16, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide instructional support for students who receive communication services through an IEP.
• Provide support and structure for students needing behavior and social skills support.
• 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 speech language pathologist (SLP).
• Collaboratively work with classroom teachers, virtual speech language pathologist, and building leaders.
• Assist in assessing students.
• Perform routine tasks in monitoring and assisting student progress in therapy settings and other school activities.
• Assist certificated staff with required record keeping.
• Promote positive public relations when communicating with the public.

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 the SLP.

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.
• Basic knowledge of use of technology: logging into systems, setting up computer programs, virtual meeting spaces.

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.

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
• 6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, 189 days per school year; PSE Salary Schedule , Retirement, SEBB Benefits, 9 Holidays, Paid Sick Leave

CONDITIONS

• District may revise assignment and job location as needed.
• 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]. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Title IX Coordinator

Dr. Mindy Meyer, Director of HR

364 S. Park Street

Walla Walla, WA 99362

[phone]

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Barb Casey, Director of Special Education

364 S. Park Street

Walla Walla, WA 99362

[phone]

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $21.84 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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