Leave Replacement Paraeducator; General Instruction @ FWE

Leave Replacement Para educator (General Instruction) @ FWE #1586 Job Details

• Job : 5496297
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jan 13, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Prior to applying for a para educator position you must meet the following requirements:

Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent AND

• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, OR
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university, OR
• Completed an apprenticeship as a para educator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, OR
• Received a passing score on one of the PESB approved assessments (see Monroe SD employment information page for more information)

Location: Frank Wagner Elementary

Anticipated start date: ASAP

Days per year: To be determined

Hours per day: 6.75

Shift time: 8:25 am - 3:40 pm

Position Info:

• Current PSE members must apply within 5 days to be guaranteed consideration for position.

Job Info:

• This is a long-term leave replacement position with an anticipated end date of March 20, 2026.
• Screening of applicants will begin on January 20, 2026.

Benefit Info:

• Benefits offered:
  Sick, personal, bereavement leave;
  Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional Benefits:
  Additional life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance;
  Annuitites (403(b), Roth);
  Medical flexible spending arrangement;
  Limited purpose flexible spending arrangement;
  Dependent care assistance program.

TITLE: Para educator – Instructional

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under supervision, perform a variety of instructional activities; assist in the conduct of student learning experiences; perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and complete other related work as required.

A combination of training and experience qualifies a candidate for knowledge and skill requirements. A typical way to obtain required knowledge and skills is:

• Experience: One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multi-age groups of children.
• Education:
  • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by training or coursework in child growth and development, instructional technology, or a closely related field.

Candidates must meet the requirements set forth in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) by satisfying one of the following criteria:

• Hold an AA or higher degree from a college or university.
• Have completed at least two years college with 72 college credits accrued.
• Have passed the OSPI approved test.
• Completion of approved apprenticeship program.
• Candidates must also meet the following requirements:
  • First Aid, CPR and AED certification.
  • Completion of all state required para educator certifications.
  • Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance.
  • I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
  • HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided).
  • Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided).

• Knowledge of:
  • Basic concepts of child growth, development, and developmental behavior characteristics pertaining to students in grades pre-school through age 21 including students with special learning needs and English language needs.
  • Student behavior management strategies and techniques.
  • Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
  • Basic arithmetical concepts.
  • Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedure.
• Ability to:
  • Communicate effectively in oral and written form in English.
  • Demonstrate an empathetic, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age, ability and cultural backgrounds.
  • Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment.
  • Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a positive educational environment.
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