Paraeducator Generalist

Moses Lake School District 161 Frontier Middle School - Moses Lake, Washington Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5973924

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

6.50 hrs per day/180 days per year

Shift time is subject to building needs.

Benefits Available

Para educator Generalist

Frontier Middle School

QUALIFICATIONS:

If you do not have the minimum college credits for this position, you may take the Para educator Assessment. Complete this FORM if you'd like to be scheduled for the assessment.

• 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.
• Previous experience working with pupils in both individual and small group instructional situations.
• Working knowledge of phonics; training and experience using Journeys.
• Must have or be willing to obtain and maintain current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Previous experience and/or training working with students in a classroom setting.
• Must have proven ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to manage large groups of students in an unstructured environment while maintaining a high level of safety.
• Must have proven record of consistent attendance.
• Must be willing to move to other district locations and/or have hours and/or duties reassigned as and enrollment and program needs change.
• Must be willing to respond with compassion to a student requiring assistance with personal care, including verbally coaching students through such situations.
• Must have proven record of working with at risk students and in school suspension.
• Must be willing to be health room trained and willing to support students with frequent seizures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Work as part of the teaching team following the lesson plans and guidance of the teacher.
• Help prepare and/or assemble teaching materials as requested by the teacher.
• Assist teachers in supervisory tasks as assigned.
• Assist teachers in administering tests, evaluating, and modifying student work in the context of a lesson.
• Demonstrate ability to proficiently communicate with people using correct oral and written language.
• Help pupils in basic fundamentals of reading, mathematics, writing, and self-help skills.
• Follow and implement detailed behavior management plans.
• Use appropriate interventions in handling student misbehavior.
• Assist with student misbehavior requiring de‑escalation techniques up to therapeutic holds.
• Take directions and carry through on own without frequent supervision.
• Demonstrate empathy and awareness of the needs of students.
• Flexible, calm, and patient in trying situations.
• Help students develop acceptable behavior patterns.
• Observe and record student behavior and academic performance.
• Supervise students and maintain a harmonious atmosphere on the playground.
• Supervise movement of children to and from the playground.
• Supervise students outside during lunches.
• Maintain a constant vigilance for safety, both in how children play and the condition of the play equipment that they use.
• Exercise good judgment.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records as required.
• Enforce school and district policies.
• Maintain good rapport with students and teachers.
• Maintain district assigned email account; read and respond to messages regularly.
• Accept responsibility for assignments and outcomes.
• Work cooperatively with other staff; maintain positive, respectful relationships and engagements.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Always punctual. If absences…