Centralia- Paraeducator; Washington Elementary Temporary

Reports to:

Principal

Location:

Washington Elementary

Bargaining Unit:
Part‑Time Teamsters FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

Paraeducators collaborate with administration and staff to provide supervision and instruction to a variety of students in a variety of settings.

• Associate’s Degree or 72 quarter college credits or have passed the ETS
• Ability to obtain a Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, possess awareness (for self and others), listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer‑service oriented
• Ability to support the District’s vision, mission, and goals including the belief that all students can succeed
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to maintain timely and professional lines of communication with students, families, staff, and building administration
• Ability to create organizational systems and flexibly respond to changing student needs, meet deadlines, and multi‑task when necessary
• Ability to function in a calm, efficient, courteous manner under stress and exercise careful judgment, confidentiality, and tact in the performance of duties
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, work effectively under pressure, and maintain professional relationships with students, co‑workers, and administration
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations

• Ability to speak Spanish
• Positive experience working with adolescents
• Experience working in a K‑12 school setting

• Communicates clearly, accurately, concisely, and professionally
• Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives
• Assists teachers for the purpose of implementing lesson plans
• Monitors students in a variety of settings and activities to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
• Provides individual and/or small group instruction to students based on direction from teachers or administrators
• Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions to support the building and other staff
• Attends various meetings to support students
• Listens to student concerns to determine if appropriate action or referral to other staff is needed
• Maintains the physical appearance of work areas to provide an educationally stimulating environment
• Attends trainings as directed or appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

• Hourly rate: $19.73 – $26.51, depending on experience and qualifications
• Additional $0.50 per hour for employees with an Associate of Arts degree or higher
• Additional $0.50 per hour for employees who fluently speak, write, and read Spanish

Temporary position for the remainder of the 2026‑2027 school year:
Monday‑Friday (excluding non‑school days), 5.5 hours per day (8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.)

11 paid holidays; sick leave and personal leave; health benefits through the School Employees’ Benefits Board including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long‑term disability insurance; and other fringe benefits as allowed under the Part‑Time Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Anyone interested in this position should apply through (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and submit a letter of interest to Danielle Vekich, Principal of Washington Elementary . Current employees of Centralia School District need only to send a letter of interest to Danielle Vekich.