Substitute Paraeducator - School Year 2026 - 2027

Young World Physical Education; Warden (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance eligibility

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Warden, WA, seeks a Substitute Paraeducator for the school year 2026-2027. This role involves supporting students with their educational needs and assisting teachers with classroom activities. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff are essential.

The position offers a competitive salary of $20.30 per hour and potential eligibility for health insurance. Applicants should possess relevant educational qualifications and be capable of fostering positive relationships with students.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist students with instructional activities.
• Must be proficient or willing to learn computer skills.
• Basic knowledge in all curriculum areas required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individual students with instructional activities.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student/school matters.
• Supervise students in various educational settings.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree preferred

Two years of college or competency test

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Tel: [phone] FAX: [phone]

Job Title: Substitute Paraeducator (School Year 2026-2027)

Date: 06-15-2026

SALARY RANGE: $20.30 per hour

BENEFITS: Employees may be eligible for insurance through SEBB (School Employees Benefit Board). Retirement benefits are through Department of Retirement Systems, SERS pension plans.

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: Student Support Services Department and/or designated principals

Reports to: Building Principal or Designee

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist individual students and small groups of identified students with instructional activities, which have been assigned and organized by a classroom teacher. Examples of this may be:
• Assist in vocabulary development in the areas of reading, mathematics, social studies, and science.
• Tutor a student in the classroom who may have difficulty blending sounds to read.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with multiple supervisors.
• Remain confidential regarding student/school matters.
• Demonstrate competency with computers (word processing, database and spreadsheets).
• Assist in preparation, maintenance, assembling, securing, and operating instructional media and materials as directed by the professional staff.
• Assist in gathering materials relevant for use in units or topics of study as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Assist in preparation of schedules, charts and rosters for students.
• Assist in maintaining various files and records as directed by the professional staff.
• Assist with the supervision of students in the school or playground setting.
• Perform other appropriate duties as requested by the supervisor or teacher.
• Work as a professional in a collaborative team.
• Create a positive rapport with students and fellow staff members.

QUALIFICATIONS: The paraeducator is required to have the equivalent of two years of college or pass a competency test. The paraeducator III (library) should be proficient in, or willing to learn, computer skills and keyboarding. The paraeducator should have basic knowledge in all areas of the curriculum. Must be willing to ask questions, take direction, and build a rapport with students and staff members.

Desired Qualifications: Bilingual in Spanish.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Working area will be in the elementary, middle school or high school and other locations depending on the needs of the students. Provide assistance in the educational needs of students. Provide assistance in the preparation and maintenance of educational materials. Provide assistance in the supervision of students including escorting students to and from classes. Assignment will be determined on the needs of the students and is subject to change when the needs of the students change.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Experience in a rural school district working with a diversified population. Coaching, club and advisory positions available.

Terms of Employment

Consistent with district policies and current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Evaluation

Evaluation of this position will be consistent with State and district requirements.

Physical and Environmental Requirements of the Position:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must lift and/or move 25 to 50 pounds, and may assist students with greater weight when required to intervene in student safety issues. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, lift, carry, move about, hear and speak. Employee may be required to perform extensive work at a computer display terminal. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, or consistent with the subject being taught, but can be abnormally loud on occasion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work in outside weather conditions and be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, temperature fluctuations, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals commonly used in instruction and/or cleaning. It may be expected that the individual could be exposed to blood or other potentially infectious materials during the course of their duties. The employee may be exposed to infectious disease as carried by students. The employee may be required to travel in school owned or leased vehicles while supervising and assisting students.

Position Type: Substitute

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Michele Cram , Director of Human Resources
• 101 W Beck Way
• Warden, Washington 98857
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

El Distrito Escolar de Warden cumple con todas las reglas y regulaciones federales y estatales y no discrimina por razones de edad, raza, credo, color, origen nacional, sexo, orientación sexual, estado civil, las familias con niños, la presencia de cualquier discapacidad sensorial, mental o física o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio por una persona con una discapacidad, Vietnam o estado veterano más reciente y proporciona igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Esto es cierto para todo el empleo y las oportunidades del distrito. Las preguntas sobre los procedimientos de cumplimiento y / o quejas pueden ser dirigidas a Michele Cram, la oficial de cumplimiento título IX / RCW 28A.640 del distrito escolar, y a la coordinadora de la Sección 504/ADA, Tawnya Martinez-Halliday, al 101 W. Beck Way, Warden, WA 98857. Teléfono [phone] extensión 1580.