Paraeducator Specialized Instruction @ FRE

Job Title: Para educator – Specialized Instructional - 1:1 Student Support

Location: Fryelands Elementary, Monroe, Washington

Starting Date: September 9, 2026

Days per Year: 180

Hours per Day: 6.5

Shift Time: 8:35am–3:35pm

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $28.53 – $33.13 per hour

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.

• At least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent;
• One of the following for eligibility:
  • Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university;
  • 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university;
  • Completed an apprenticeship as a para educator registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council;
  • Pass one of the PESB approved assessments (see Monroe SD employment information page for details).

• 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 an approved apprenticeship program.

• 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;
• 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 within 60 days of hire date (district provided);
• Human Resources new hire training within 60 days of hire date (district provided).

• Basic concepts of child growth and development, and developmental behavior characteristics for students in grades preschool through age 21, including students with special learning needs and English language needs;
• Student behavior management strategies such as PBIS 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.

• Demonstrate an empathetic, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age, ability, and cultural backgrounds;
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form;
• Perform routine tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related equipment and technology;
• Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of 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 with fidelity;
• Manage and guide student behavior;
• Perform the physical requirements of the position;
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information and records;
• Be flexible with schedule (job duties, responsibilities, staff meetings, training, etc.).

• Assist instructional personnel with presentation of learning materials and delivery of instructional programs;
• Work with students with a wide range of physical, mental, social and behavioral disabilities;
• Provide individualized or small group tutoring to reinforce and review learning activities;
• Monitor and assist students in drill, practice, and study activities per the instructional program and/or individual student learning plan;
• Direct students into safe learning activities and assist in shaping appropriate social behaviors;
• Monitor and assist in remediation of specific learning problems and conditions;
• Assist in management of student behavior using positive strategies and techniques; collaborate and implement students’ behavior plans with fidelity;
• Prepare a variety of instructional materials and learning aids as…