Paraeducator Life Skills @ Longview Elementary

Para educator Life Skills – Longview Elementary, Moses Lake School District

This role coordinates activities and provides specialized support to assist in instruction and supervision of students with behavioral challenges in both Special Education and General Education settings.

6.50 hours per day, 180 days per year.

Benefits available as per Moses Lake School District policies.

• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 72 college quarter credits from a nationally accredited institution.
• ETS test required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete tasks on time with minimal supervision.
• Positive rapport with students, parents, and staff.
• Work effectively with small groups or individual students under supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Accurate record‑keeping.
• Willingness to assist students with basic personal care (toileting, diapering, feeding, lifting, etc.).

• Meet performance expectations per MLSD #161 Classified Employee Performance Evaluation.
• Be punctual and notify supervisors of absences in advance.
• Maintain a neat, professional appearance.
• Follow duty schedule and prescribed behavior plans.
• Apply appropriate discipline using district procedures.
• Work independently, solving problems with minimal supervision.
• Communicate IEP learning objectives to special needs students.
• Build positive relationships with special needs students and peer interactions.
• Receive non‑violent crisis intervention and restraint training.
• Intervene and control students using approved methods.
• Undergo training to understand specific disabilities.
• Supervise special needs students in the classroom, arrival, and departure.
• Monitor activities for safety and rule compliance.
• Provide emergency first aid as required.
• Possess current First Aid card.
• Assist medically fragile children as needed.
• Maintain excellent attendance and district‑assigned email communication.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

The Moses Lake School District #161 does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and grievance procedures may be directed to:
Title IX, Civil Rights, and Equal Opportunity Officer, Michelle Musso, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, , mmusso; or Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Samantha Burgess, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, , sburgess.