Paraeducator- Life Skills

College Place Public Schools Davis Elementary School
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Starting Date: Oct 19, 2026

Job : 5955129

Final date to receive applications: Nov 27, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 08, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 19, 2026

POSITION & BENEFITS:

Job Title: Paraprofessional
- Life Skills

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

Salary: $20.69 - $27.14 per hour (educational incentive available in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement as negotiated)

Anticipated

Start Date:

10/19/2026

Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision, FSA/DCAP, Life/AD&D through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board); and Retirement through DRS (Department of Retirement Systems) 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), 9 paid holidays

• 18 years of age; and
• High school diploma or equivalent; and
• Meet the Washington State Para educator Minimum Employment requirements by showing evidence of one of the following:
  • Associate degree; or
  • At least 72 quarter or 48 semester credits of 100 level courses or higher; or
  • 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, or
  • Pass the Master Teacher Inc. Para educator Online Training Program with a minimum passing score of 65% on each of the two required assessments.
    Applicable fees paid by applicant
    ; and
• Background check through Washington State Patrol, as required by RCW 43.43.830.; and
• Completion of Safe Schools Web-Based Training at hire and annually thereafter
• Effective oral and written communication in the English language, including correct grammar and spelling usage;
• 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 successfully implement educational programs and manage student behavior with direction from certificated staff
• Ability to maintain composure in high stress situations where students may exhibit 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
• Ability to walk, sit, squat, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, reach and lift to attend to the physical needs of the students Ability to lift up to approximately 40 pounds
• Ability to carry up to 30 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds regularly

ADDITIONAL

SKILLS:

Bilingual/biliterate in Spanish is considered helpful. District tests to verify skill levels.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers tests, homework assignments, make‑up work, etc., for the purpose of supporting certificated staff in the instructional process.
• Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments (i.e., reading and math activities, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching their academic goals and grade level standards, or IEP goals.
• Attends functions as assigned (e.g., meetings, in‑service presentations, trainings, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or applying information relative to job functions. Confers with certificated staff as may be required for the purpose of providing input into the evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing/modifying students' objectives.
• Guides students in independent study (e.g., enrichment work,…