Paraeducator – Esy Program

PARA EDUCATOR – ESY PROGRAM

South Kitsap School District Office of Special Services - Port Orchard, Washington

Starting Date: June 22, 2026

Employment is dependent on sufficient student enrollment. June 22, 2026 – July 16, 2026, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

The Para educator – ESY Program is responsible for assisting specific students with meeting Behavioral, Academic, or Medical goals per the IEP; preparing instruction materials; conducting assessments; maintaining records; providing medical support and therapy sessions; operating assistive technology; collecting data; and assisting with IEP implementation for students with special needs.

• Administers first aid, medical assistance, physical support, and personal care for ill, medically fragile and/or disabled children.
• Assists students, teachers, and other certificated personnel in implementing instruction and IEPs; develops students’ learning, daily living, physical, social, communication, and behavior skills and evaluates progress on IEP objectives.
• Participates in meetings and trainings to share information and improve employee skills and knowledge.
• Supervises students in the school setting to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides clerical and general classroom assistance for staff (e.g., collecting and inputting data, correspondence, copying, filing, preparing and organizing classroom materials) to document student progress and support classroom activities related to learning goals.

Teamwork – Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to positive team spirit; puts team success above own interests.

Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; conserves organizational resources.

Computer Skills – Knowledge of computer operating systems.

Customer Service – Maintains professional demeanor when dealing with difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to staff, student and public needs; solicits feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance.

Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Interpersonal Skills – Keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment‑free environment.

Oral and Written Communication – Listens and clarifies; responds well to questions; participates in meetings; reads and comprehends written and verbal instructions; writes clearly and informatively.

Professionalism – Approaches others tactfully; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect; accepts responsibility; follows through on commitments.

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; seeks ways to improve; applies feedback; monitors own work.

Safety and Security – Observes safety procedures; reports unsafe conditions; uses equipment properly.

Attendance/Punctuality – Consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability – Follows instructions; responds to management direction; meets commitments; follows policies and procedures.

The job requires significant verbal communication, hearing, vision, kneeling, squatting, crawling, lifting up to 50 pounds, frequent standing and walking, handling paperwork, reaching above shoulder, exposure to blood/bodily fluids, moderate to loud noise, minimal temperature variations. Reasonable accommodations can be made for disabilities.

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Completion of at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (72 quarter credits at 100 Course Level and above); OR an Associate's or higher; OR passed Washington State Para Pro Assessment.
• Job-related experience desired.

• Successful completion of Safety-Care or PRO-Act de-escalation training.

• Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint background clearance.

• First…