Paraeducator - General Instruction @ FRE

Job Description

Starting Date:
Sep 9, 2026

Location:

Fryelands Elementary School, Monroe, Washington

Anticipated

Start Date:

9/9/26

Days per year: 180

Hours per day: 3

Shift time: 9:15 – 12:15

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent
• 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
• Complete an apprenticeship as a para educator in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, or
• Receive a passing score on one of the PESB approved assessments

• Sick, personal, bereavement leave
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (VEBA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional:
  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

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.

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:
  
  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 college 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 (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)
• Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)

• Basic concepts of child growth, development, and developmental behavior characteristics for students in 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 procedures

• Communicate effectively in oral and written form in English
• Demonstrate an empathetic, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age, ability and cultural backgrounds
• Perform routine clerical tasks and operate educational and office equipment
• Utilize 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 presentation of learning materials and instruction
• Tutor individual students and small groups to reinforce learning activities
• Monitor and assist students in drill, practice, and study activities following instruction
• Direct students into safe learning activities and assist in shaping appropriate social behaviors
• Assist in management of student behavior using positive strategies
• Prepare and assist in preparation of instructional materials and learning aids for individual or small groups
• Maintain records and files, including confidential student records
• Operate and assist students with instructional media machines and equipment
• Administer and score various tests, recording results
• Help maintain an…