Substitute Paraprofessional/Classroom Aid and/or Substitute Clerical/Office Support

Renton School District 403; United States; Remote; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Renton School District 403 is seeking substitutes for Paraeducator and Clerical/Office Support roles for the 2026-2027 school year. Positions are varied across multiple locations with up to 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, during the school year.

Pay rate is $30.60 per hour and is subject to bargaining changes. Applicants should expect contact from Human Resources within about three weeks after submitting a complete application.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required for Substitute Paraeducator roles.
• Two professional references (supervisor and colleague) required for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor student behavior during recess and lunch.
• Assist in clerical tasks as requested by the classroom teacher.
• Assist classroom teachers as needed.
• Maintain library circulation during lunch hours and assist librarians.
• Work one-on-one or in small groups under guidance of a certificated staff member.
• Support students with identified needs under the direction of the self-contained special education teacher.

Skills

Effective oral communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Reliability

Interpersonal skills

Culturally competent

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (Paraeducator)

Job description

Substitute Paraprofessional/Classroom Aid and/or Substitute Clerical/Office Support

JobID: 12782

• Position Type: Classified Substitute/ Classified Substitute
• Date Posted: 7/17/2026
• Location: Various Locations
• Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Substitute Paraeducator Applicants: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent to hold or be eligible for this role.

Substitute Office Support/Clerical Substitutes only: Applicants are not required to hold a high school diploma or equivalent.

All substitute applicants must have two professional references returned online (one of which must be from a current or recent supervisor and the other a colleague/friend) along with the completed application in order for the application to be eligible for review by Human Resources.

NOTE: Substitute applications are screened periodically. You should expect to hear from Human Resources within 3 weeks of submitting your complete application.

Position Information

Hours Per Day: Varies - up to 8 hours per day

Days Per Week: M - F

Pay Rate: $ 30.60 (subject to change based on current bargaining)

Please see attached job description for additional information.

Non-Discrimination Policy

JOB TITLE: Substitute Paraeducator

REPORTS TO: Building Principal or other identified administrator

UNIT CLASSIFICATION: Renton Education Support Professionals (RESP)

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Substitute Paraeducator assignments vary, dependent on the specific position being filled and the substitute's availability. The Substitute Paraeducator will have an opportunity to select from positions online each day. The primary purpose of this position is to support learning for identified students under the direction of a certificated staff member.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervise and monitor student behavior during recess and in the lunch room.
• Assist in clerical tasks as requested by the classroom teacher.
• Assist classroom teachers as needed.
• Maintain library circulation during lunch hours and assist librarians as required.
• Work one-on-one or in small group situations, with instructions from classroom teacher.
• Assist classroom teachers with students under the direction of the self-contained special education teacher.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• No experience or training required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate flexibility working with staff members in a variety of locations.
• Prefer candidates who are willing to work with students with special needs.
• Demonstrated evidence of promptness and reliability.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound, independent judgment, including appropriate handling of confidential matters.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and the general public.
• Culturally competent; ability to effectively work with diverse populations.
• References are required (1) supervisor and (1) colleague/peer.