Paraeducator - General Instruction @ MBE

Starting Date: Sep 9, 2026

To apply for this para educator position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or
  • Have earned 72 quarter credits (48 semester credits) at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university,
  • Completed an apprenticeship as a para educator in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council,
  • Received a passing score on one of the PESB approved assessments.

Location: Maltby Elementary

Anticipated start date: Sep 9, 2026

Days per year: 180

Hours per day: 3.5

Shift time: 10:00 - 1:30

Position Info: Current PSE members must apply within 5 days to be guaranteed consideration for this position.

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

Benefit Info:

• 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:
  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

Under supervision, perform a variety of instructional activities; assist in the conduct of student learning experiences; perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and complete other related work as required.

A combination of training and experience qualifies a candidate for knowledge and skill requirements. A typical way to obtain required knowledge and skills is:

• Experience:
  
  One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multi‑age groups of children.
• Education:
  
  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 an approved apprenticeship program.
• Must also meet the following requirements:
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification.
• 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).

Knowledge of:

• Basic concepts of child growth, development, and developmental behavior characteristics pertaining to students in grades pre‑school through age 21, including students with special learning needs and English language needs.
• Student behavior management strategies and techniques.
• Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
• Basic arithmetical concepts.
• Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedures.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively in oral and written form in English.
• Demonstrate an empathetic, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age, ability and cultural backgrounds.
• Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office‑related machines and equipment.
• 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.
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