Paraeducator - Behavior Support; Specialized Instruction @ PPM

Job Description

Title: Para educator – Specialized Instructional – Behavior Support

Reports To: Building Principal

Starting Date: Sep 9, 2026

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $28.53 to $33.13 Per Hour

Location: Parl Place Middle School

Days per year: 180

Hours per day: 6.5

Shift time: 7:35‑2:35

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.

Job Info:

• Payrate listed is based on 25‑26 salary schedule and will be updated upon board approval of 2026‑2027 salary schedule.
• Screening of the applications will start on June 24, 2026.

Benefits:

• 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:
  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

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience: One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multi‑age groups of children.
• Education: Equivalent to 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 of college with 72 college credits accrued.
• Have passed the PESB‑approved test.
• Completion of an approved apprenticeship program.

Candidates must also meet the following requirements:

• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
• CPI‑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, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Basic concepts of child growth, development, and developmental behavior characteristics pertinent 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 ages, abilities, 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.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.
• Follow specific student educational plans.
• Manage and guide student behavior.
• Be flexible with schedule (i.e., job duties, responsibilities, staff meetings, training, etc.).

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Assist in the management of student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques. Collaborate and execute student’s behavior plans with fidelity.
• Adaptability and flexibility in dealing with a wide range of student behaviors. Patience and understanding when working under stressful situations; may be required to calm…