Diverse Instructional Assistant

Position: Diverse Support Instructional Assistant - 2 positions
Location: Penticton

Diverse Support Instructional Assistant - 2 positions

• Position Type:
  Classified/ Diverse Support Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/12/2026

Woodland Public Schools - Diverse Support Program Para educator (2 positions)

We appreciate your interest in employment with Woodland Public Schools. All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) who possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation.

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

Position Title:

Diverse Support Program Para educator Posting#:3765

Location:

Columbia Elementary School Days/Hrs:

M-F/ 6.5 hours per day, 191 days per year (180 school days and 11 holidays) for a full year.

Start Date:

11/1/26 Pay

Schedule:

Link to Schedule Benefits:
Position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and LTD through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB), effective the first day of the month after starting the position. The position is eligible for retirement through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

Job Summary

The diverse support program para educator works with our highest-need students, usually in a diverse support classroom and sometimes within the general education classroom as well. They assist the teacher in general daily classroom activities and care for the student's physical and emotional health, and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships. The work assists toward the accomplishment of the mission of Woodland Public School of preparing students for career, life, and college so they can become a responsible and successful citizen.

Work is performed under the direction of the principal.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Required to have completed one of the following requirement:
  Either (1) documentation to support an Associate's Degree or transcripts to verify the comparable equivalence (i.e. 72 college quarter credits or 48 semester credits from an accredited university, college, community college or business school), or (2) ETS Para Pro Assessment with a passing score of 455( this can be taken at ESD 112 or at Lower Columbia College) , (3) The Master Teacher Inc.
  
  Para educator Online Training Program: 65% or (4) Completed a Para educator 2
  
  Apprenticeship Program.
• Required to complete 14 hours of the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) within the first year of employment. This 28-hour course is required for all para educators within their first and second year of employment. The FCS covers topics such as cultural identity, instructional support, technology, and behavior management. Paraeducators are paid for FCS classes that take place outside of their normal work hours.
• Ability to work and communicate well with staff members
• Experience which demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and skills in working effectively in a team environment, providing support to achieve the desired goal(s) for the classroom and/or program area
• Possess excellent problem-solving, analytical, and conflict resolution skills and the ability to think quickly
• Successful experience as part of an educational team
• Ability to effectively…