Instructional Paraeducator, Self-Contained

Cheney Public School District 360 Salnave Elementary - Cheney, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job : 5961671
Final date to receive applications: Oct 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Self-Contained Instructional Para educator (IP)* (Multiple Positions Available)

* Assignment may include:
Bus Supervision (a.m./p.m.), General Classroom, IEP Support, Library, Locker Room Supervision, Lunch/Recess Supervision, Office Support, PE, Resource Room

7 hours per day; 7:20a.m.

- 2:50 p.m. (start/end times may be adjusted based on student/building need);
Monday-Friday;
School Year

Salnave Elementary

Building Principal(s)

Classified, Ongoing

$19.54-$24.49/hour
** depending on comparable experience;
Pay is annualized over 12 months (if hired after start of school year, spread over remaining months of fiscal year (Sept-Aug))

** Some assignments include an additional $1.00/hour for hygiene-related duties

For para educator positions only:

• $1.00/hour additional pay for positions assigned student hygiene duties as a regularly-scheduled part of daily duties

*** Degrees eligible for a salary enhancement as follows, regardless of degree program or position with the district(cannot be stacked in the case of multiple degrees (highest degree stipend will be applied))

• AA, BA, MA degree, or PhD, adds $0.50/hour, $1.00/hour, $1.50/hour, $2.00/hour, respectively***

Medical , dental , vision , and basic life and AD&D insurance ; retirement plan ; deferred compensation ( DRS and TSA ); paid holidays ; paid leave

High school diploma or equivalent****;
Passing score (455) on state-approved Para educator Assessment, OR hold AA degree or higher OR have earned 72 quarter or 48 semester credits with college-level courses (100 level or higher)*****;
Current first aid/CPR card (training may be provided by District);

WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance

**** Documentation will be required upon hire

***** Documentation should be submitted during application process

Paraeducators are integral to the success of students placed in self-contained settings. Self-Contained Instructional Paraeducators support a student’s activities of daily living as well as instructional support/supervision. Collaboration and independence are equally important in this setting due to the significance of student need and the type of support needed. Paraeducators in a self-contained setting frequently support occupational and physical therapy goals under the direction of the OT/PT.

Likewise, supporting language via assistive technology may be included in a self-contained instructional para educator’s daily tasks.

• Support implementation of teacher designed instructional activities and classroom routines
• Conduct teacher/therapist-designed instructional experiences
• Work with individual and small groups of students
• Supervise, model, and teach expected behaviors across educational settings, including classrooms, lunchroom, playground, hallways, etc.
• Implement individual and school wide behavior support plans and positive interventions
• Implement district-adopted de-escalation and restraint strategies
• Foster social and language development through play activities and active engagement with children
• Promote students’ best interests through positive role modeling and student advocacy
• Administer assessment materials as trained or delegated
• Assist in preparation of instructional materials and perform clerical duties associated with general instruction program
• Consistently and…