Substitute Paraprofessional​/Classroom Aid​/Substitute Clerical​/Office Support

Overview

Position Type:
Classified Substitute / Classified Substitute

Date Posted: 8/1/2025

Location:

Various Locations

Date Available:

08/27/2025

• Supervise and monitor student behavior during recess and in the lunch room.
• Assist in clerical tasks as requested by the classroom teacher.
• Assist classroom teachers as needed.
• Maintain library circulation during lunch hours and assist librarians as required.
• Work one-on-one or in small group situations, with instructions from classroom teacher.
• Assist classroom teachers with students under the direction of the self-contained special education teacher.

• No experience or training required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate flexibility working with staff members in a variety of locations.
• Prefer candidates who are willing to work with students with special needs.
• Demonstrated evidence of promptness and reliability.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound, independent judgment, including appropriate handling of confidential matters.
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, parents, and the general public.
• Culturally competent; ability to effectively work with diverse populations.
• References are required (1 supervisor and 1 colleague/peer).

• Substitute Para educator Applicants: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent to hold or be eligible for this role.
• Substitute Office Support/Clerical Substitutes only: Applicants are not required to hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• All substitute applicants must have two professional references returned online (one from a current or recent supervisor and one from a colleague/friend) along with the completed application for review by Human Resources.
• Note:
  
  Substitute applications are screened periodically. Expect to hear from Human Resources within 10 business days of submitting the complete application.

• Hours Per Day: Varies 4 to 7 hours per day
• Days Per Week: M - F
• Pay Rate: $30.86
• Benefits: After working 630 hours in a school year, substitutes are eligible for benefits through the Washington State School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB) for the remainder of the year.

Please see attached job description for additional information.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Job Title:

Substitute Para educator

Reports To:

Building Principal or other identified administrator

Unit Classification:
Renton Education Support Professionals (RESP)

The Substitute Para educator assignments vary, dependent on the specific position being filled and the substitute’s availability. The Substitute Para educator will have an opportunity to select from positions online each day. The primary purpose of this position is to support learning for identified students under the direction of a certificated staff member.

• Supervise and monitor student behavior during recess and in the lunch room.
• Assist in clerical tasks as requested by the classroom teacher.
• Assist classroom teachers as needed.
• Maintain library circulation during lunch hours and assist librarians as required.
• Work one-on-one or in small group situations, with instructions from classroom teacher.
• Assist classroom teachers with students under the direction of the self-contained special education teacher.