Paraeducator Specialist - EL; Bilingual @ Sage Point Elementary

Moses Lake School District 161 Sage Point Elementary
- Moses Lake, Washington Open in Google Maps

Moses Lake School District 161 Sage Point Elementary
- Moses Lake, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Moses Lake School District

Job : 5847757

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 22, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Classified Salary Range

BILINGUAL REQUIRED

6.50hrs per day/180 days per year

Shift time is subject to building needs.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have earned 72 college level credits from an institution of higher education, have a college degree, or be able to pass the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Assessment.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Fluent in a high need target language of Spanish or Ukrainian and English are required.
• Ability to relate in a positive manner with students, parents, and staff/teachers, supervisory staff.
• Ability to work with high school students in a tutoring situation.
• Successful experience tutoring high school students with secondary level math and science classes (Biology, Chemistry, Algebra, Geometry).
• 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. If absences are required, informs supervisor early enough so that normal work flow is not interrupted.
• Well groomed and has a neat and clean appearance. Dresses appropriately for job assignment.
• Promptly and accurately follows specific instructions, and performs duties with a positive attitude.
• Applies appropriate discipline according to district procedures and behavior plans.
• Works independently and solves problems with minimal supervision.
• Works well with special needs children individually or in small groups to communicate the appropriate learning objectives as outlined in their individualized educational program (IEP) under supervision of certified staff.
• Builds a positive relationship with special needs students.
• Encourages special needs students to develop positive relationships with their peers.
• Has or gets Non-violent Crisis Intervention and Non-violent Restraint training.
• Receives training to gain understanding of specific disabilities.
• Responsibly supervises special needs students in the classroom, lunchroom, etc.
• Responsible for supervision of special needs students upon arrival and departure from school.
• Monitors activities to ensure safety and compliance with school rules.
• Assists special needs students who are ill or injured in a responsible, caring manner.
• Accepts and acts on suggestions and comments for improving performance.
• Must have excellent attendance.
• Always punctual. If absences are required, informs the supervisor early enough so that normal workflow is not interrupted as well as enters absence in the district absence management system.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Criminal history clearance through Washington State Patrol and FBI.
• Within the first year