Temporary Instructional Paraprofessional @ West Valley Innovation Center

West Valley School District Inc

Yakima (WA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 35,000

Full time

43 hours ago

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Job summary

West Valley School District in Yakima, WA seeks a Temporary Instructional Paraprofessional to support teachers and students across classrooms, playgrounds, and field trips. The role involves small-group instruction, test administration, and clerical support under supervision.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED with additional credentials like CPR/First Aid preferred, and offers benefits including SEBB healthcare. Immediate start date with an Oct 19, 2026 deadline.

Qualifications

Essential skills include operating standard office equipment and relevant software, and maintaining records.
Knowledge of basic math, reading manuals, and presenting information.
Ability to schedule activities, manage data, and work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

Administers tests and provides feedback to students.
Assists students individually or in small groups with assignments.
Implements instructional programs under teacher direction.
Instructs students in reading, math, language, and computer applications.
Maintains classroom equipment, records, and materials.
Monitors students in various settings to ensure safety and learning.

Skills

Office equipment

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

CPR & First Aid Certification may be required

Job description

Temporary Instructional Paraprofessional @ West Valley Innovation Center

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Job Details

Job ID: 5958523

Application Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

WEST VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT #208

TEMPORARY - INSTRUCTIONAL PARAPROFESSIONAL

Purpose Statement

The job of instructional paraprofessional is done for the purpose/s of assisting in the supervision and instruction of students, under the supervision of a certificated teacher, working with individual and/or small groups of students in a classroom, monitoring students in a variety of different settings e.g. classroom, playground, cafeteria, library, bus loading, field trips, etc. and providing clerical support to teacher.

Directly Responsible to

C classroom teacher and building principal.

Minimum Qualifications

The ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act requires that all Washington State Paraprofessionals MUST have a High School Diploma or GED and at least ONE of the following requirements:

2 year post‑secondary degree or more
72 quarter credits at a post‑secondary school

Passed ETS Paraprofessional Assessment

Essential Functions

Administers tests as requested for the purpose of assisting the teacher in scoring tests and providing feedback to students.
Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. listen to students reading, phonics, spelling, daily math, language, numbers, letters, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts and reaching their academic goals and potential.
Implements instructional programs and lesson plans (e.g. reading, writing, math, etc.) for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students’ academic success through a defined course of study.
Instructs students (e.g. reading, math, spelling, language, computer keyboard, library research, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lessons under the direction of a certified teacher.
Maintains classroom equipment, work area, students files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, cleaning work area, taking attendance, checking homework, grading papers, audio visual equipments, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, cafeteria, library, halls, to/from bus, field trips, in‑house detention, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. copying, laminating, correcting papers, phone calls, translating, scheduling activities, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or in providing necessary records/materials.
Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of student’s outcome and encouraging student development.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Functions

Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non‑technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi‑step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; age appropriate activities; and a second language may be required for some positions.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data, and use basic, job‑related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job‑related equipment. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; and working as part of a team.

Bilingual Preferred

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting (able to lift 50 pounds and assisting in lifting over 50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. The job related is performed under a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere.

Experience

Job related experience is desired.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Continuing Education/Training

CPR Certificate and First Aid Certificate may be required

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Drug Screening

Healthcare Benefits (SEBB)