Paraeducator

Paraeducator

Paraeducators play an essential role in supporting student learning and fostering a positive school environment. At Hoquiam School District, paraeducators help ensure that all students have meaningful relationships, engaged learning opportunities, adaptive pathways, and strong community connections. This position provides instructional, behavioral, and clerical support to students and staff, while reinforcing the district's commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success.

Meaningful Relationships

• Build supportive and respectful connections with students, staff, and families.
• Uphold confidentiality and demonstrate courtesy, tact, and professionalism.
• Maintain positive and consistent communication with classroom teachers and building administrators.

Engaged Learners

• Assist with academic instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Implement teacher-directed lessons and provide additional practice and reinforcement for students.
• Support students with technology use (Google Suite, Google Classroom, Zoom, etc.).
• Monitor student progress, document performance, and provide feedback to educators.

Adaptive Pathways

• Implement behavior intervention strategies in a calm and consistent manner.
• Support students with challenging behaviors, following individualized plans.
• Assist with adaptive physical education programs or therapeutic activities.
• Help create and maintain an inclusive, orderly, and safe learning environment.

Community Connections

• Supervise and support students in unstructured settings such as playgrounds and cafeterias.
• Assist with clerical tasks, preparation of instructional materials, and distribution of equipment and supplies.
• Participate in professional development and training opportunities.
• Serve as a collaborative and dependable member of the school community.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must meet at least one of the following:
• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education.
• Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree.
• Passed a formal state or local academic assessment demonstrating knowledge and ability to assist in instruction (reading, writing, mathematics, and readiness skills).
• Successful experience implementing reading intervention curricula such as Read Naturally, Phonics for Reading, and Rewards.
• Experience working with students in crisis or with challenging behaviors preferred.

Skills & Requirements:

• Physically capable of assisting another adult if a student becomes aggressive.
• Training in restraint, crisis management, de-escalation, and playground management preferred.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification (or ability to obtain).
• Background check clearance required.
• Proof of citizenship/work eligibility.
• Type II driving permit (or willingness to obtain if required).
• Strong organizational, communication, clerical, and technology skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions

• Regular attendance is essential.
• Work may involve standing, walking, stooping, and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. independently and up to 100 lbs. with adult assistance.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, and exposure to outdoor conditions during recess or activities.
• Noise levels typically moderate to low due to student presence.
• Must demonstrate flexibility, patience, and sound judgment in all interactions.

Salary: $23.09 - $29.17

Benefits: State allocation towards dental, vision, medical insurance, retirement, 9 paid holidays, 10 sick leave days, 3 personal leave days.

Employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and Sexual Misconduct background check.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY Hoquiam School District #28 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Marah Gannaway, Director of Student Support Services - 325 W. Chenault Avenue View phone number on click.appcast.io and Section 504/ADA Coordinator and HIB Coordinator James Irick, Director of Special Services and Teaching & Learning Director - 325 W. Chenault Avenue View phone number on click.appcast.io