Paraeducator - Dev. Preschool; Specialized Instruction- Temporary Position @ FWE

Para educator 1:1 - Dev. Preschool (Specialized Instruction)- Temporary Position @ FWE #1674

Starting Date: Sep 16, 2026

Job : 5788573

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 17, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Prerequisites

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: 9/16/2026

Days per year: 20 days TEMP

Hours per day: Mon–Thu (4 days/week); 3 hours;
Shift time: 12:40 – 3:40

• 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.
• This is a temporary 20‑day position.
• Pay rate listed is based on 25‑26 salary schedule and will be updated upon board approval of 2026‑2027 salary schedule.
• Screening of applications will begin on June 25, 2026.
• Position Type:
  Part‑Time
• Salary: $28.53 to $33.13 Per Hour

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

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.

• 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 of 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 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, storage, and retrieval systems and procedures

Ability to
:

• Demonstrate an empathetic, patient, and…