English Language Development Paraeducator - Elementary

Northshore School District 417 UNDISTRIBUTED
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Job : 5956741

Final date to receive applications: Sep 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 01, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Thank you for your interest in a career with us! The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community, one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency.

This posting will be used to generate an applicant pool. This pool does not necessarily indicate there is a current vacancy. However, should a vacancy occur, this pool allows hiring administrators immediate access to potential candidates. Qualified applicants will be selected for interview by hiring administrators as needed throughout the school year.

JOB SUMMARY

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in consultation with the employee(s) involved. Duties may vary from position-to-position or school-to-school based on the employee(s) specific assignment.

• 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, etc., 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.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

As of July 23rd, 2023, all employed para educators must meet the following minimum employment requirements:

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent (for more detailed information on what is considered equivalent, please read the Washington…