Paraeducator - General Instruction - Summer Lunch @ FWE

Para educator – General Instruction – Summer Lunch @ FWE #1657

Job : 5747938

Location: Frank Wagner Elementary

Starting Date: June 24, 2026

End Date: August 21, 2026

Hours per Day: 2.0

Shift Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Days per Year: 42 days

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $25.94 to $30.52 per hour

• Sick, personal, bereavement leave
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (VEBA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional:
  Additional life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Optional:
  Deferred compensation
• Optional:
  Annuities (403(b), Roth)
• Optional:
  Medical flexible spending arrangement
• Optional:
  Limited‑purpose flexible spending arrangement
• Optional:
  Dependent‑care assistance program

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.

Combination of training and experience qualifies a candidate for required knowledge and skill requirements.

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

• Hold an AA or higher degree from a college or university
• Have completed at least two years of college with 72 credits accrued
• Have passed the OSPI approved test
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship program
• 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 (obtained within 60 days of hire date – district provided)
• Human Resources new‑hire training (obtained within 60 days of hire date – district provided)

• Knowledge of: Basic concepts of child growth, development, and developmental behavior characteristics for students in grades pre‑school through age 21, including those 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 procedures.

• Ability to: Communicate effectively in oral and written 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 appropriate instructional materials and procedures to enhance a positive educational environment.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.
• Follow specific student educational plans.
• Manage and guide student behavior.

• Assist instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and the conduct of instructional exercises.
• Tutor individual students and small groups to reinforce and follow up learning activities.
• Monitor and assist students in drill, practice, and study activities as a follow‑up to instructional concepts presented by instructional personnel.
• Direct students into safe learning activities and functions and assist in shaping appropriate social behaviors.
• Assist in the management of student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques.
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids for use with individual or small groups.
• Maintain a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information.
• Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional media machines and equipment.
• Administer and score a variety of criterion‑referenced and general aptitude tests; record the test results.
• Assist in maintaining an orderly,…