TEMPORARY PARAEDUCATOR – FUNCTIONAL ADAPTIVE (FA)

East Port Orchard Elementary; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

South Kitsap School District is seeking a Temporary Paraeducator – Functional Adaptive (FA) at East Port Orchard Elementary in Port Orchard, WA. The role supports instruction for students with special needs within general and self-contained settings, under the supervision of a building administrator.

Starting immediately for the 2026/2027 school year, the position is full-time, 6.25 hours per day, with pay ranging from $28.07 to $31.71 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or completion of a Paraeducator certificate program.
• CPR/First Aid certification is preferred and necessary for safety.
• Washington ParaPro assessment or equivalent may be required for title 1 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities and materials under teacher direction.
• Assist in supervision and instruction of students with special needs.
• Attend trainings and implement IEP goals under supervision.
• Maintain student confidentiality and proper data collection for progress tracking.

Skills

De-escalation strategies

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paraeducator Certificate Program

Job description

TEMPORARY PARAEDUCATOR – FUNCTIONAL ADAPTIVE (FA)

South Kitsap School District East Port Orchard Elementary - Port Orchard, Washington

Job Details

Job ID: 5939675

Application Deadline: Oct 01, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 24, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $28.07 to $31.71 Per Hour

Job Description

TEMPORARY PARAEDUCATOR – FUNCTIONAL ADAPTIVE (FA)

Reports To:

Building Principal

Bargaining Unit:

PSE

Department:

Office of Special Services

Salary Schedule:

Schedule A-Sup/Inst.

Employment Type:

Classified

Salary Range:

IV

FLSA Status:

Hourly

Adoption Date: 7/25/19

Hours per Day: 6.25

Revised Date: 8/30/24

Days per Year: 181 (+11 Holidays) = 192

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, families, staff and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

COMMENTS: This is a temporary position for the 2026/2027 school year only.

When working in environments where de-escalation, isolation, and restraint training is required, employees will be compensated at an additional rate of $0.50 per hour (elementary) or $0.75 per hour (secondary).

THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION IS NOW REQUIRING ALL PARAEDUCATORS TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND/OR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS OR GED TO MEET TITLE 1, PART A FEDERAL LAW REQUIREMENTS. PLEASE PROVIDE OUR OFFICE WITH A COPY PRIOR TO BEING THE SELECTED CANDIDATE.

Purpose Statement

The job of Paraeducator - Functional Adaptive (FA) is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the general education classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings.

This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: Supporting students with high needs; behaviors/sensory regulation, social emotional, communication, fine and gross motor skills, medical support to meet the students’ needs (i.e. tube feeding, catheterization), diapering, and/or toileting.

This job reports to Building Administrator

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives;
• Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs;
• Assists students, teachers, and other certificated personnel for the purpose of implementing instruction and/or IEPs;
• Attends meetings and trainings (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, de-escalation training, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and or conveying information relative to job functions;
• Developing under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, daily living, physical, communication, and/or behavior/social skills, etc.) for the purpose of evaluating student's progress on IEP objectives and ensuring students success in school;
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts;
• Maintains confidentiality at all times following HIPPA, FERPA, IEP for the purpose of guidance and in accordance with district, state and federal guidelines;
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items; providing written reference; and/or meeting mandated requirements;
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment;
• Observes and collects information to be recorded via data sheets for the purpose of supporting the progress of individual students goals and objectives;
• Provides clerical and general classroom assistance for staff (e.g. collecting and inputting data, correspondence, copying, filing, preparing, and organizing classroom materials, etc.) for the purpose of documenting student progress and providing general support for classroom activities related to learning goals and objectives;
• Supervises students in school setting for the purpose of maintaining and providing a safe and positive learning environment;
• Works under both direct and in-direct supervision using standardized routines for the purpose of safe and positive learning environment.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned, may be assigned to a student as a 1:1 paraeducator for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: instructional procedures and practices; age-appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; and stages of child development/ behavior; de-escalation strategies.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar 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 specific, job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and some fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, 40% standing. The job is performed under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience

Job related experience is desired.

Education (Preferred)

Paraeducator Certificate Program

Education (Minimum)

High school diploma or equivalent with an emphasis in Completion of an Associate’s degree OR completion of two (2) years of college, or seventy-two (72) quarter or forty-eight (48) semester credits, or passage of the State of Washington’s Para Pro Assessment.

Required Testing

Washington’s Para Pro Assessment

Certificates and Licenses

CPR/First Aid Certificate

Valid Washington State Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability

De-escalation and restraint training

Paraeducator Certificate Program

Continuing Educ./Training

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

Clearances

Washington State Patrol and FBI Fingerprint Background Clearance

Other Requirements

• Completed online application (with supporting documents)

Health Benefits Information