English Language Development Paraeducator - Elementary

Northshore School District 417 Elementary
- Various Locations
- Bothell, Washington

Job : 5391232

Final date to receive applications: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

This position primarily assists students whose first language is not English, (grades K-12), in English language acquisition. Content‑area assistance is a prime component at the secondary level (grades 7-12). Duties are performed within a classroom, office, or other learning space.

• In collaboration with a certificated teacher, plans and provides individual or small group instruction for Multilingual Learners; works directly with students on providing direct intervention services. May also support students with homework assignments, classroom projects, labs, reports, and test preparation in a push‑in or pull‑out classroom setting.
• Administers state language proficiency assessment, distributes and files score reports; in collaboration with the certificated teacher analyzes data and determines how to best meet student academic needs.
• Collaborates with the certificated teacher to determine which students qualify for placement testing at the beginning of the school year; tests new students and updates Multilingual Learner student rosters.
• Establishes positive working relationships with students, families, teachers, staff, community, and other ELD para educators.
• Communicates student progress to ELD teacher, classroom teacher, intervention teacher, specialists, or other school staff, as appropriate.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of a safe and welcoming learning environment to help students feel a sense of belonging. Recognize and celebrate the student’s home language, culture, and diversity as an asset.
• Attends district ELD staff meetings, training, and professional development classes, and may attend on‑site staff meetings.
• While not required, bilingual staff may use additional languages to assist students in English language acquisition.
• Performs related duties consistent with the job description and employee assignment.

Reports to the Building Administrator, ELD Teacher, or as assigned.

Works in a classroom, office, or other learning space to support Multilingual Learners; when necessary may need to travel between various assigned work locations; may support students and families with conflict resolution.

Education and Experience: To meet the new Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA), this position requires that applicant either hold an associate degree or higher, college credit equivalency (72 quarter or 48-semester credits) or have graduated from high school and passed the ETS Para Pro Assessment with a score of 455 or higher.

Link to PESB's para educator minimum employment requirements.

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training or equivalent is required. Training is provided upon hire.

Applicants who are bilingual are encouraged to apply.

Ability to work cooperatively with teachers and enjoy interacting with children; ability to communicate effectively; demonstrated initiative and problem‑solving skills; ability to maintain confidential information; ability to interact with children in a warm, confident manner; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community.

Ability to operate computers and willingness to adapt to new technology.

Salary is based upon the current ESP Salary Schedule at Level I; placement on the salary schedule will be determined by Human Resources. FLSA Non‑Exempt.

Days of the week and hours may vary.

Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package, for eligible positions. Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:

• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D…