Split Grade Paraeducator - Naval (260824001)

ReNEW Schools; Bremerton (WA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Split Grade Paraeducator position at Bremerton School District 100-C is a one-year assignment for the 2026-2027 school year. Employment will continue into the next school year with a different assignment.

Applicants must provide a high school diploma or GED and meet additional eligibility criteria including coursework or test scores. This role supports teachers, aids in student instruction, and helps with assessments and records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• AA degree or 72 college credits recommended/required for eligibility.
• Passing score on ParaPro test (or Pearson/Master Teacher alternatives) is required for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with curriculum planning and material prep.
• Support student assessment and progress reporting; maintain records.
• Supervise students for safety and well-being within school environment.
• Assist with toileting and basic hygiene; assist with mobility as needed.
• Provide limited medical/therapeutic support under supervision.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA degree or 72 college credits

ParaPro/Teacher test equivalence

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This position is 6 hrs/day for 181 days/year.

The Split Grade Paraeducator role is a one year assignment for the 2026-2027 school year. Employment will continue into the next school year with a different assignment.

To be considered for any Paraeducator position, pleaseprovide a copy of your high school diploma or GED equivalent (unofficial copy).

To beeligiblefor a regular Paraeducator position,please provideONEof the following:

• An official transcript from an accredited college or university conferring your AA Degree (or higher)
• An officialtranscript identifying successful completion of72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits from an accredited college or university
• A copy of yourParaPro Test (Praxis) with a passing score of 455 or higheror your Pearson Assessment with a score of 220 or higher or your Master Teacher test must exceed 65%

BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 100-C

JOB DESCRIPTION - PARAEDUCATOR

JOB SUMMARY

The position of Paraeducator is responsible for assisting teachers with planning curriculum; preparing materials and resources for student instruction; conducting student assessments for placement/progress reporting; maintaining student records.Paraeducators serving special needs students may be required to assist with student mobility; provide medical support; perform therapy sessions as directed; operate assistive technology; and assist with the implementation of the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).

Reports to and evaluated by:Building Supervisor or Designee

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under the supervision and direction of a certificated staff member, the paraeducator will:

• Instruct individuals or small groups to promote student learning objectives (i.e. reviewing letters/sounds, introducing new concepts/strategies, assisting students with self-corrections).This includes assisting with the implementation of students’ Individual Education Plans, including progress reporting and WAAS portfolio prompts.
• Supervise students to ensure safety and well-being (i.e., classroom, lunchroom, recess, safety patrol, bus duty, parking areas).Supervision of special needs students may include students who exhibit unsafe, aggressive, or self-injurious behaviors or have medical conditions that require assistance and supervision.
• Maintain student records/information (i.e. student daily attendance, grades, individual education plans, assessments); assess and monitor student progress; assist in the preparation of reports and documents to meet district and/or state reporting requirements.
• Conduct student assessments to determine student placement and to evaluate progress.
• Assist certificated staff with planning and preparing curriculum, materials, and resources as needed.
• Process students' daily work; correct, grade, and record papers; communicate progress to students and teachers.
• Assist students with toileting and basic hygiene needs; able to perform a one- or two-person lift.
• Provide medical assistance (i.e., suctioning, tube feeding, disbursing medications, and seizure monitoring) and/or therapy sessions (i.e., occupational, physical, or speech language therapy) as directed by certificated staff or health care professionals.This may include medical assistance that requires specific training by a health care professional.
• Provide off-site supervision of students participating in a work-based learning programs or athletic activities.
• Attend meetings and training as required to improve knowledge and maintain skills.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Significant:talking, hearing, vision, kneeling, squatting, crawling, lifting, carrying.
• Frequent:standing, walking, pushing/pulling, handling paperwork, reaching above the shoulder, lifting up to 35 pounds independently or over 35 pounds as part of a 2-person lift, exposure to blood/bodily fluids, moderate to loud noise levels.
• Occasional: running, climbing, repetitive motion, use of personal computer/phone/vacuum cleaner, use of assistive technology, exposure to chemicals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education:
• High school diploma or equivalent;
• 72 college credits or an AA Degree or
• ParaPro Test (Praxis) with a passing score of 455 or higher, Pearson Assessment with a score of 220 or higher, or Master Teacher test with a score over 65%.
• Some child development course work or training preferred.
• Experience:Previous experience with children in a school environment preferred.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions in the work environment with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Possesses knowledge of child development and learning styles.Ability to assist in planning curriculum and to apply new methods of instruction.
• Skilled in use of standard office equipment including computer and relevant software; skilled in use of current technology or willingness to learn; ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, demonstrating the proper use of grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Possess effective human relations skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision; organize and prioritize work; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students and the community.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor, defuse tense situations,and remain calm under pressure.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work related matters.

Updated February 2013