High School Paraeducator

Hourly Pay: $29.03 - $30.78 Paraeducators play an essential role in creating a positive, welcoming environment for students. Paraeducators are often the first face and voice students encounter when they come into the school and provide the first impression of the school culture and climate. They are an integral part of the operations of our schools and creating a positive environment to support success for ALL students. Start Date : September 21, 2026 Hours : 6.50 hours/day Days Per Year : 190 days Location : Steilacoom High School Hourly Pay: $29.03 - $30.78 Paraeducators play an essential role in creating a positive, welcoming environment for students. Paraeducators are often the first face and voice students encounter when they come into the school and provide the first impression of the school culture and climate. They are an integral part of the operations of our schools and creating a positive environment to support success for ALL students. Are you interested in making a difference? We are seeking applicants for multiple Paraeducator positions. Minimum qualifications: Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. Must meet one of the following: An associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or Received a qualifying scores on the Education Testing Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment; or Earned 72 quarter or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; or Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council. Successful experience or demonstrated commitment toward working with culturally and racially diverse students, families and communities. Possess or qualify to attain a General Paraeducator Certificate within the required state timeline. General experience or training of instructional methodologies in reading, writing and math. Demonstrated skill or experience supporting and contributing to the success of students with disabilities. Ability to complete training dependent on assignment, this may include de-escalation training. Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others. Strong relationship building skills to work with other educators and partners to provide services. Ability to follow written and verbal direction and take the initiative to seek clarity and take action when needed. Ability to work with minimal direction and use sound judgement and decision making. Ability to maintain confidentiality, work effectively under pressure, and remain flexible. Ability to maintain regular, in-person physical presence at the assigned work location during scheduled work hours. Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations. Ability to obtain a Type 2 driver's license. Please See Attached Job Description. Internal candidates will receive first consideration. Fingerprint and background check required. Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups Allegations or concerns can be reported to Susanne Beauchaine, Executive Director of Human Resources, 511 Chambers Street Steilacoom, WA 98388 - View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr STEILACOOM HISTORICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT