Paraeducator Specialist - Special Education @ Peninsula Elementary

Moses Lake School District 161 – Peninsula Elementary, Moses Lake, Washington

Set shift time is subject to building needs.

Coordinates activities or performs specialized duties to assist in providing instruction to and supervising students in a variety of instructional and non‑instructional programs.

• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 72 college quarter credits from a nationally accredited institution or ETS test required.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must be accurate and efficient at completing tasks on time without constant/direct supervision.
• Ability to relate in a positive manner with students, parents, and staff/teachers, supervisory staff.
• Must be able to work effectively with small groups or individual students under the supervision of certificated staff.
• Ability to accurately keep records.
• Must be willing to respond with compassion to a student needing assistance with personal care, including verbally coaching students through such situations.

• Meet performance expectations as outlined in MLSD #161 Classified Employee Performance Evaluation.
• Always punctual; informs supervisor early of unavoidable absences to maintain workflow.
• Maintains a well‑groomed and neat appearance, dressing appropriately for assignments.
• Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Promptly and accurately follows specific instructions and performs duties with a positive attitude.
• Follows duty schedule and prescribed behavior plans as assigned.
• Applies appropriate discipline according to district procedures and behavior plans.
• Works independently and solves problems with minimal supervision.
• Works well with special‑needs children in small groups or individually to convey learning objectives outlined in IEPs under certificated staff supervision.
• Builds positive relationships with special‑needs students.
• Encourages special‑needs students to develop positive relationships with peers.
• Willing to receive Non‑violent Crisis Intervention and Non‑violent Restraint training.
• Effectively intervenes and controls students who become out of control (e.g., fighting, acting out, tantrums) using approved restraint methods.
• Receives training to gain an understanding of specific disabilities.
• Responsibly supervises special‑needs students in the classroom; oversees supervision upon arrival and departure.
• Monitors activities to ensure safety and compliance with school rules.
• Willingness to provide emergency first aid as necessary and obtain/possess a current First Aid card.
• Physical ability to perform required duties.
• Willingness to receive training in crisis intervention and/or restraining techniques as directed by certified staff.
• Willingness to assist with medically fragile children and work with students with behavior difficulties.
• Must be able to work independently and solve problems with minimal supervision.
• Must have the ability to apply appropriate discipline according to district procedures.
• Ability to interpret as needed if the individual possesses multiple language skills.
• Maintain excellent attendance.
• Maintain district‑assigned email; read and respond to messages daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Moses Lake School District #161 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained guide or service animal. For inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures, contact Title IX officer Michelle Musso or Section 504/ADA Coordinator Samantha Burgess as listed above.

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Jun 04, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Sep 2, 2026
• Position Type:
  Full‑time
• Salary: $21.69 to $26.67 per hour (P.S.E. Contract Schedule)
• Hours:
  
  6.5 hrs per day, 180 days per year
• Schedule:
  
  Monday 10:00 AM–4:00 PM;
  Tuesday–Friday 8:45 AM–4:00 PM
• Shift time is subject to building needs.
• Benefits available.

Para educator Specialist – Special Education Resource. Coordinates activities or performs specialized duties to assist in providing instruction to and supervising students in a variety of instructional and non‑instructional programs. This role is classified under the Para educator Specialist position at Peninsula Elementary for the 26/27 school year.

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Human Resources, 1620 S. Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837
• Phone: (509) 766‑2650
• Email: hr