Para- Teacher Assistant; ECEAP

Para
- Teacher Assistant (ECEAP) -

Clover Park School District CP Early Learning Program - Lakewood, Washington Open in Google Maps

Clover Park School District CP Early Learning Program - Lakewood, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Clover Park School District

Job : 5928497

Final date to receive applications: Sep 21, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 15, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

* Hourly Wage Range:$27.25/hr - $30.24/hr

Hours per Day:6.5

Days per Year:191

** Shift: 7:30am - 3:30pm:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

7:30am - 11:15am:
Wednesday

If offered a position, copies of your high school diploma or equivalent and official transcripts or results of the Parapro Exam will be required prior to start date.

IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

Job Title:

Classification Level:

Preschool Para educator

E1

Reports to:

Working Title

Assistant Director of Special Education and

Building Administrator

ECEAP Teacher Assistant

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under general supervision of the building administrator, provides assistance to the certificated preschool teacher and/or classified preschool instructor in the development and implementation of daily educational programs for preschool age children, in accordance with program standards. Enhances parent’s role as the principle influence on the child’s education and development.

• Participates in planning for the early childhood or preschool educational program.
• Implements the daily classroom program as assigned, including music, meals, group projects, free-time and supervision of students.
• Prepares and organizes the physical classroom space and classroom materials in accordance with the planned educational program.
• Interacts positively with all children to support their individual learning and emotional needs.
• Assists with recordkeeping on individual children and families as directed; completes written observations and participates in development and implementation of individualized student plans.
• Maintains knowledge and skills in early childhood education through participation in training activities and/or college level courses.
• Administers standardized screening tools as directed.
• Participates in interdisciplinary planning for children and families, including staffings and other cross-component coordination efforts.
• Attends at least one parent meeting per year. Encourage and supports families in working toward the goals they set for themselves.
• May assume the responsibilities of the classified preschool instructor in his/her absence.
• Act as bus monitor (Head Start program). Assist with loading and unloading children and their personal items; assist driver with supervison of bus riders, ensuring safe and appropriate behavior; assist driver in emergency situations; follow and demonstrate bus rules and regulations; ability to safely perform bus evacuation procedures; assist driver with maintaining attendance records, as requested; and lead developmentally appropriate activities on the bus.
• Performs other duties as assigned

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Education and Experience

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) certificate or degree, or CDA credential.
• One (1) year of previous successful preschool, kindergarten, or related experience working with low-income families; AND
• High school diploma or it’s recognized equivalent (GED) and must meet one of