Paraeducator Specialized Instruction MBE

Para educator - 1:1 (Specialized Instruction) - 2 positions available @ MBE #1692

Starting Date: Sep 9, 2026

Prior to applying for a para educator position you must meet the following requirements:

• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university OR
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university OR
• Completed an apprenticeship as a para educator in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council OR
• Received a passing score on one of the PESB approved assessments

Location: Maltby Elementary School

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 years from the date the assignment begins.
• Current PSE members must apply within 5 days to be guaranteed consideration for the position.

• Two (2) 1:1 student support positions available.
• Hourly rates are for 2025‑26; 2026‑27 rates pending bargaining agreement completion.
• Screening of applicants will begin during the first week of August.

• 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
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• 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

Para educator – Specialized Instructional - 1:1 Student Support

Building Principal

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

• One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multi‑age groups of children.
• Equivalent 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 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. Additional positions may be identified by the Executive Director of Student Services.
• 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 and development, and developmental behavior characteristics of 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 and Trauma Informed Practices.
• Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
• Basic arithmetic concepts.
• 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.
• Model appropriate behavior.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Perform routine tasks and operate…