Paraeducator-Title​/Parent Liaison

Position Type:

Classified/Para educator

Date Posted:

6/5/2026

Location:

Butler Acres Elementary

Closing Date:

Until FIlled

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Location:

Butler Acres Elementary School

Position Details: 3 hrs/day, 12:10 pm to 3:10 pm; 191 days/year.

Potential reduction hours due to Wednesday early release, early dismissals for parent conferences, holidays, and last day of school; reduction hours subject to change. Job assignment and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district.

Pay Range: PSE 1 Salary Schedule

Benefits:
This position is NOT eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Paid time off and other benefits are offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 found HERE.

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This para educator position supports parent and family engagement in the school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Use technology to support positive ongoing communication with families

Run small group instruction

Plan and support family nights

Support classrooms that are in overload

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to maintain a positive attitude at all times.

Ability to remain flexible in working with change in priorities.

Willingness to learn and apply new skills to accommodate a changing work environment.

Perform all other responsibilities as assigned.

Must have regular and consistent attendance

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures

Must possess positive and effective human relations skills including ability to project a friendly and caring attitude towards all patrons of the school district both by proper verbal and written business communication

Demonstrated ability to successfully relate to students of all ages

Must possess ability to handle confidential matters appropriately and ethically

Demonstrated ability to work with student records and data collection

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and analyze situations to define issues, draw conclusions, and determine resolutions and/or action plans

Must possess ability to be accurate, detail oriented, organized, dependable, tactful, and be responsible including delegating of office tasks, and coordinating workflow of other individuals

Demonstrated ability to use proper grammar, spelling and punctuation in written and oral communication, plus be proficient in mathematics, and read technical information

Must possess ability to multi-task with constant interruptions, be self-motivated toward assigned tasks, work independently with limited supervision, work well under pressure, and consistently meet required deadlines

Must possess ability to accept direction and constructive criticism

Willingness to successfully upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions

Neat, clean personal appearance and traits that make him/her a good role model for students; work apparel should be appropriate for a safe and professional work environment

EDUCATION:

* Be at least eighteen years of age, hold a high school diploma and/or equivalent, AND must meet at least one of the following options:

* hold an AA degree or higher from an accredited college or university; OR

* have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits all at a 100 level or above at an accredited college or university; OR

* received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service (ETS) para educator assessment OR

* have completed an apprenticeship as a para educator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council

* Must complete training on the Fundamental Course of Study within the timelines described in RCW 28A.413.070 in years that the program is funded by the legislature

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

* Perform all other duties as assigned

BARGAINING UNIT AFFILIATION:

* Public School…