Leave Replacement Paraeducator - 1:1 (Specialized Instruction) @ SWE #1734

Leave Replacement Para educator - 1:1 (Specialized Instruction) @ SWE #1734

Monroe School District Salem Woods Elementary - Monroe, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Monroe School District 103

Job : 5891359
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 18, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Prior to applying for aparaeducator position you must meet the following requirements:

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:

Salem Woods Elementary

Anticipated start date:

9/9/26 - 10/15/26

Days per year:

27 days

Hours per day:

6.5

Shift time:

8:40 a.m.

- 3:40 p.m.

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.

Job Info:

• This is a long-term leave replacement position with an anticipated end date of October 15, 2026. Please note, this date may be extended.

Benefit Info:

• Benefits offered:
  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

TITLE Para educator – Specialized Instructional - 1:1 Student Support

REPORTS TO Building Principal

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

Preferred Education and Experience

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 :

• 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

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 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,

Skills and Abilities

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…