Special Education Paraeducator

Special Education Para educator – Poulsbo Middle School

North Kitsap School District is seeking a Special Education Para educator to support the ISP Life Skills program.

North Kitsap School District provided pay range

This range is provided by North Kitsap School District. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$403.00/hr – $403.00/hr

Position Specifics

• Hours:
  
  6.25 hrs/day (may be shorter on Wednesdays) over 180 days/year.
• Anticipated start date: 1/6/26
• Schedule:
  
  TBD
• Location:
  
  Poulsbo Middle School
• Program: ISP Life Skills

Responsibilities

• Support students with mental and/or physical disabilities with daily tasks such as eating, grooming, wheelchair transfer, lifting, and toileting.
• Assist with behavior management and student discipline; provide training as required.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and support staff to implement individualized education plans (IEPs).

Qualifications

• Highly Qualified Para educator documentation (college transcripts or Para Pro test results) to meet the Every Student Succeeds Act.
• High school diploma or equivalent; provide documentation.
• Experience working with children in a public school setting.
• Training or experience with behavior management is a plus.

Conditions of Employment

• I hereby certify that all information provided is true, complete, and correct. I authorize the school district to conduct background and consumer checks. I acknowledge the possibility of dismissal or refusal to hire upon disclosure of false or misleading information. I understand that the offer is conditional upon satisfactory background verification.

General Questions

• Are you presently under contract/employed? (If yes, provide current position title.)
• Are you a current or former employee of our district? (If yes, list all positions held and dates.)
• Have you ever been on a plan of improvement or placed on probation?
• Have you ever been subject to a complaint to the Superintendent of Public Instruction or any other licensing/disciplinary board?
• Have you ever had any license or certificate revoked, suspended, or reprimanded? (Or any suspension or charge pending with a regulatory agency.)
• Have you ever resigned or otherwise separated from employment to avoid discharge or non-renewal?
• Have you ever been discharged or non-renewed from employment?
• Have you ever been disciplined for misconduct by a past or present employer?
• If you answered YES to questions 6-11, provide explanation.
• Are you presently charged with, but not convicted of, a crime? If yes, provide explanation.
• Have you been convicted of a crime? If yes, provide explanation.
• Have you ever been found, in a civil or criminal action, to have exploited or abused a minor or vulnerable adult? Provide explanation.
• I have uploaded high school/equivalent documentation in the Attachments section of my application.
• If your answer to #19 is NO, indicate when you anticipate having the documentation.
• I have uploaded Highly Qualified documentation in the attachment area.
• If your answer to #21 is NO, indicate when you anticipate having the documentation.
• Describe your experience working with children in a public school setting.
• Describe experience with students with mental/physical disabilities requiring assistance.
• Describe experience with behavior issues and training in behavior management.
• List any other qualifications or experience pertinent to this position.
• I have reviewed the job description linked to this job posting and understand the essential duties.

Application Directions, Hints, and Reminders

• Preference will be given to qualified PSE of North Kitsap staff members with seniority in the Para educator classification.
• Upload Highly Qualified Para educator documentation in the attachment area.
• Upload high school graduation documentation (diploma, transcripts, or college transcripts with high school info).
• SUBMITTED applications are locked and cannot be edited; ensure completeness before submission.

Benefits

• Eligibility depends on meeting 630 hours of employment per school year.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long‑term disability.
• Optional programs: 403b, DCAP, FSA, supplemental long‑term disability, supplemental life insurance.
• Vacation, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays per collective bargaining agreements.
• Payroll & Benefits Department contact: payroll.

Attachments

• Cover Letter (PMS*)
• Resume*
• Highly Qualified Para Docs*
• High School Diploma/Transcript/Alternative*
• Recommendation Letter 1 (optional)
• Recommendation Letter 2 (optional)
• Recommendation Letter 3 (optional)
• Other pertinent documents
• References – 3 of 9 external references required.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

• Education and Training
• Industry: Education Administration Programs

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