Paraeducator Specialized Instruction @ MBE

Position: Para educator - 1:1 (Specialized Instruction) @ MBE #1568
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:

Maltby Elementary School

Anticipated start date:

1/5/2026

Days per year:

Hours per day:

6.5

Shift time:

8:40-3:40

Position Info:

* Employees accepting positions in this category are not eligible to transfer to instructional or non-instructional para positions for two (2) years from the date the assignment begins.

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

Benefit Info:

* * Benefits offered:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription (SEBB)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and Life Insurance
• Retirement
• Sick, personal, and bereavement leave
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (VEBA)
• Employee Assistance Program.
* Optional Benefits:
• Additional life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Deferred compensation
• Annuities (403(b), Roth)
• Medical flexible spending arrangement
• Limited purpose flexible spending arrangement
• Dependent care assistance program

TITLE Para educator - Specialized Instructional - 1:1 Student Support

REPORTS TO Building Principal

POSITION SUMMARY

Under supervision, perform a variety of instructional activities; assist in promoting student learning; perform routine and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and complete other related work as required within a collaborative team.

Preferred

Education and Experience

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

Special Requirements

* 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

* CPI-certification for specified positions including Positive Behavior Support (PBS), Structured Learning Center (SLC), and some 1:1 student support positions. Additionally other specific positions may be identified by the Executive Director of Student Services.

* 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,

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

* Basic concepts of child growth development, and developmental behavior characteristics pertaining to students in grades preschool through age 21 including students with special learning needs and English language needs

* Student behavior management strategies and techniques such as PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) and Trauma Informed Practices

* Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar

* Basic arithmetic concepts

* Positive behavior interventions and supports

* Routine record management,…