Paraeducator - PBS; Specialized Instruction @ MBE

Job Description

Starting Date: Sep 9, 2026

Location: Maltby Elementary

Anticipated start date: Sep 9, 2026

Days per year: 180

Hours per day: 6.5

Shift time: 8:40 am - 3:40 pm

• Employees accepting positions in this category are not eligible to transfer to instructional or non‑instructional para positions for two (2) years from the date the assignment begins.
• Current PSE members must apply within 5 days to be guaranteed consideration for the position.

• Hourly rates are for 2025‑26; 2026‑27 rates are pending bargaining agreement completion.
• Screening of applicants will begin during the first week of August.

• Benefits offered:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription (SEBB), Long‑Term Disability Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and Life Insurance, Retirement, Sick, personal, and bereavement leave, Health Reimbursement Arrangement (VEBA), Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional Benefits:
  Additional life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, Deferred compensation, Annuities (403(b), Roth), Medical flexible spending arrangement, Limited purpose flexible spending arrangement, Dependent care assistance program.

TITLE: Para educator – Specialized Instructional - Positive Behavior Support

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

POSITION SUMMARY: Under supervision, perform a variety of instructional activities; assist in promoting student learning; perform routine and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and do other related work as required within a collaborative team.

A combination of training and experience qualifies a candidate for the required knowledge and skill requirements.

• One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multi‑age groups of children.

• Equivalence to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by training or coursework in child growth and development, instructional technology, or a closely related field.

• Candidates must meet the requirements set forth in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) by satisfying one of the following criteria:
  Hold an AA or higher degree from a college or university; have completed at least two years of college with 72 college credits accrued; have passed the OSPI approved test; completion of an approved apprenticeship program.
• First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
• CPI‑certification for specified positions including Positive Behavior Support (PBS), Structured Learning Center (SLC), and some 1:1 student support positions.
• Completion of all state‑required para educator certifications.
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance.
• I‑9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
• HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided).
• Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided).

• Basic concepts of child growth, development, and developmental behavior characteristics pertaining to students in grades preschool through age 21, including students with special learning needs and English language needs.
• Student behavior management strategies and techniques such as PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) and Trauma Informed Practices.
• Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
• Basic arithmetic concepts.
• Positive behavior interventions and supports.
• Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedures.

• Demonstrate an empathetic, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age, ability, and cultural backgrounds.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Perform routine tasks and operate a variety of educational and office‑related equipment and technology.
• Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a positive educational environment.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults.
• Follow specific student educational plans with fidelity.
• Manage…