Paraeducator Able

Applications are being accepted for a Para educator – 18‑22 ABLE Program assigned to College Place High School. Applications from internal candidates must be submitted online by 4:00 pm Monday, October 13, 2025.

Job Title: Para educator – 18‑22 ABLE Program

Reports to: Assigned Building Principal

Bargaining Group: ESE

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Position: 7 hours per day, 190 days per school year (10 months)

Salary: $20.06‑$26.33 per hour (educational incentive available as negotiated)

Anticipated

Start Date:

10/20/2025

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, FSA/DCAP, Life/AD&D through SEBB; retirement through DRS for eligible employees

Additional Benefits: Optional 403(b) retirement plan;
Optional DCP (deferred compensation program) retirement plan

Leave: 9 sick days (pro‑rated for mid‑year hires), 10 paid holidays

• 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Meet Washington State Para educator Minimum Employment requirements by providing evidence of one of the following:
  • Associate degree
  • At least 72 quarter or 48 semester credits of 100‑level courses or higher
  • Pass the ETS Para‑Pro Assessment with a score of 455 or higher
  • Pass the Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment with a minimum qualifying score of 220
  • Pass the Master Teacher Inc. Para educator Online Training Program with a minimum passing score of 65% on each of the two required assessments (applicant pays applicable fees)
• Background check through Washington State Patrol, as required by RCW 43.43.830
• Completion of Safe Schools Web‑Based Training at hire and annually thereafter
• Effective oral and written communication in English, with correct grammar and spelling
• Ability to learn and apply new skills
• Skills in organization and time management
• Ability to show flexibility and good judgment
• Ability to interact positively and confidentially with individuals from diverse linguistic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to implement educational programs and manage student behavior with direction from certificated staff
• Ability to maintain composure in high‑stress situations involving student aggression, non‑compliance, and other conduct problems
• Willingness to complete training on restraint and/or de‑escalation as required for the position
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with staff, community, and students
• Physical abilities: walk, sit, squat, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, reach, and lift to attend to students’ physical needs; lift up to 40 pounds; carry up to 30 pounds occasionally and 10 pounds regularly

Bilingual/biliterate in Spanish considered helpful; district will verify skill levels.

• Administer tests, homework assignments, make‑up work, etc., to support certificated staff in the instructional process.
• Assist students individually or in groups with lesson assignments (reading, math activities, etc.) to reinforce learning concepts and help achieve academic goals, including IEP goals.
• Attend functions as assigned (meetings, in‑service presentations, training) to acquire and apply job‑related information; confer with certificated staff for student progress evaluation or objective modification.
• Guide students in independent study (enrichment, remedial, etc.) to ensure student success.
• Under supervision of assigned staff, implement instructional programs and lesson plans provided by certificated staff to improve student academic success through a defined course of study.
• Maintain classroom resources, work area, student files/records (adapt instructional materials, audiovisual equipment, bulletin boards, etc.) to ensure availability and reliability of information.
• Monitor individual or groups of students in various settings (classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.) to identify required assistance and maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
• Perform record‑keeping and clerical functions (copying, correcting papers, completing attendance verifications, recording phone calls, etc.) to support certificated staff and provide necessary records/materials. Report observations and incidents relating to specific students to appropriate personnel.
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