Paraeducator

Employment Conditions
7 hours per day, Monday-Friday starting for the 2026-27 school year. 183 workdays per year (200 paid days). Two positions are available. $29.70-$33.45 an hour, depending on experience.


Qualifications:
High School diploma and one of the following required:
- Associate's degree or higher
- two years of education from an institute of higher education (72 quarter hours or 48 semester hours)
- proof of a score of 455 or higher on the ETS Parapro Assessment.
- Experience working with at-risk and adjudicated adolescents in an alternative environment is strongly preferred.
- WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required. Valid First-Aid/CPR certificate required or be willing to obtain.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Work is performed in an educational environment for special needs students in which continual observation and awareness of the surroundings is critical. Must have sufficient stamina, fitness, and coordination to safely participate in physical containment procedures and recreational activities for sites where this activity is a possibility. Lifts and carries a maximum of 40 pounds. Transporting students may be required. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

Hazards: Due to the nature of the population of some programs, hazards include but are not limited to exposure to weapons, threats, verbal abuse, spitting, fighting, kicking, hitting, punching, biting, scratching, hair pulling, throwing of objects and other forms of physical aggression.
Conditions of Employment

1. Does the law allow you to become employed in the U.S.? (You will be required to furnish proof of U.S. citizenship or alien identification documents entitling you to work in the United States if you are hired.)
2. Are you physically able to perform the duties of the job for which you are applying with or without reasonable accommodation?
3. I authorize Northwest ESD 189 to make an investigation of my personal, educational, vocational, or employment history. I further authorize any current or former employer, firm, corporation, educational or vocational institution or government agency to provide Northwest ESD 189 with any information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge Northwest ESD 189 and all those who provide information from any and all liability as a result of requesting, furnishing and receiving this information.
4. I understand that references and personal information, which become part of this application will be regarded as confidential and will not be revealed to me.
5. I certify that all statements made by me on this application are true and complete. I understand that misrepresentation or falsification of statements made in this application constitutes grounds for immediate dismissal or refusal to hire.
6. I understand that a criminal history on all applicants considered for hire by the NWESD shall be requested through the Washington State Patrol and/or Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) as a pre-employment prerequisite.

General Questions

1. Where did you learn of this job posting?
2. Please comment on any relevant training and/or experience you have working with special education, at-risk, or court-involved students.
3. Please tell us about any relevant training and/or experience you have had with de-escalation?

Application Requirements
A complete application for this position must include the following attachments:

- Letter of interest
- Resume
- Transcripts (official or unofficial) or ETS Parapro Assessment score

Other documents may be attached at your own discretion.
Benefits
Medical Insurance; Dental and Vision insurance with 100% paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents; Annual Paid Leave - (9-10) Vacation days are rolled in to the annualized salary, (10) Sick days, (1) Floating Holiday, (7) observed Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Long Term Disability; Basic Life Insurance; WA State Dept. of Retirement Systems Membership - Schools Employees' Retirement System (SERS); Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) offering 457 deferred savings plan; Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent Care; Voluntary Employees' Benefits Association (VEBA) participation; Employee Assistance Program; and Professional Development opportunities.
Attachments
Letter of Interest*
Resume*
Transcript #1*
Other


References
Classified Reference: 2 of 5 external references required.