Paraeducator – Multi-Tiered System Of Support (Mtss

para educator – multi-tiered system of support (mtss)

south kitsap school district marcus whitman middle school - port orchard, washington open in google maps

south kitsap school district marcus whitman middle school - port orchard, washington open in google maps

this job is also posted in south kitsap school district

job : 5788653

Final date to receive applications: aug 18, 2026 4:00 pm (pacific standard time)

re-posted: aug 11, 2026 7:00 am (utc)

starting date: aug 24, 2026

para educator – multi-tiered system of support (mtss)

reports to:

building administrator

bargaining unit:

pse

department:

salary schedule

schedule a-sup/inst.

employment type:

classified

salary range:

iv

flsa status:

hourly

adopted date:

6/27/2024

hours per day:

6.5

days per year:

belonging is a core value in the south kitsap school district. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

south kitsap employees will:

• maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationship with students, families, staff and community members.
• demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

the office of public instruction is now requiring all para educators to provide a copy of their high school diploma and/or high school transcripts or ged to meet title 1, part a federal law requirements. Please provide our office with a copy prior to being the selected candidate.

purpose statement:

the job of para educator - multi-tiered system of supports (mtss) is done for the purpose/s of providing support to a variety of students, staff, and building teams to assist with student behavior support and implementation of behavior interventions. This position works directly with students and other staff in a school setting providing classroom-based modeling, coaching, and student-specific interventions; provides support for restorative student group work.

This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: supporting students by integrating data and instruction to maximize student achievement and support students social, emotional, and behavior needs from a strengths-based perspective.

essential functions:

• adapts classroom instruction, under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing support and/or reinforce classroom objectives;
• assists students for the purpose of achieving academic goals and personal excellence;
• attends various meetings and trainings for the purpose of supporting students;
• communicates effectively (e.g. Possess awareness (for self and others), listen actively, be patient, incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work, be empathic, possess a growth mindset, and be customer service oriented, etc.) for the purpose of providing an educational and supportive environment;
• creates organizational systems and flexibility to respond to changing student needs (e.g. Meet deadlines and multi-task, etc.) for the purpose of providing efficient support to the teacher and students;
• maintains a calm, efficient, courteous, and positive presence under stress (e.g. Work independently, exercise careful judgment, and tact in the performance of duties, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment;
• maintains confidentiality and work effectively under pressure maintain professional relationships with students, co-workers, and administration (e.g. Maintain professional relationships with students, coworkers, and administration, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining and providing a safe and positive learning environment;
• maintains the physical appearance of work areas for the purpose of providing an educationally stimulating environment;
• observes and collects…