Specialized Paraeducator, Middle School

Position

6.5 Hr/Day Specialized Para educator – Blue Heron Middle School (Port Townsend, Washington) – 2026‑27 School Year. Subject to the SEIU Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Organizational skills: manage time, supervise student groups at lunch and recess, maintain safety and order.
• Confidentiality: respect and maintain confidentiality.
• Collaboration:
  
  work with supervisory teams to ensure student safety and positive experience.
• Flexibility: adapt to new schedules and assignments.
• Receptiveness: listen, understand and respond to suggestions from supervisors and teachers.
• Student Behavior Management: interact with students respectfully following school discipline procedures.
• Maintain Safe Environment: maintain order in lunchroom, detention room, hallways, outdoor areas; guide students to resolve conflicts.
• Positive Attitude: conduct oneself to contribute to a positive image of the organization.
• Initiative: self‑motivated and creative in finding solutions to meet job expectations.
• Stability: remain calm and effective under pressure and stress.
• Dependability: punctual and reliable in completing tasks and maintaining schedule.
• Valid First Aid/CPR card preferred.
• Sense of humor.
• Good attendance essential.

• Supervise students at lunch, recess, and in small group settings; duties may include lunchroom supervision, playground supervision, bus duty, hall duty, crossing guard duty, assemblies, and assisting students in meeting behavioral expectations.
• Arrive on time to duty area and work collaboratively with other staff on duty.
• Develop positive relationships with students; engage them in good behavior and serve as a role model.
• Circulate, observe, and redirect students as necessary.
• Assist students as needed and report concerns to the building principal.
• Assist in keeping school public areas clean and tidy.
• Remain in supervised area until all students are accounted for or dismissed; continue to assist with supervision as they move to next location.
• Assist office staff with clerical duties when student supervision is not needed.
• Assist teachers in the classroom with student instructions.
• Perform other student assistance duties as assigned, including general/instructional para educator tasks.

Paraeducators must complete 28 hours of Fundamental Course of Study training. Training outside contracted hours will be compensated on a timesheet.

Salary Range: $23.88 – $29.67 per hour, based on experience and SEIU negotiated bargaining agreement.

Benefits include Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Family Sick Leave, Bereavement Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, AD&D, and Basic Life insurance. Retirement is through the WA State Department of Retirement; SERS Plan 2 or SERS Plan 3 available.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Port Townsend School District #50 complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, immigration status, national origin, age, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. The district will provide equal access and opportunity to meet with designated youth groups.

The district’s compliance and ADA coordinators are available for concerns about discrimination.