Paraeducator - Multi-Tiered System Job Spanaway area,Washington USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Para educator - Multi-Tiered System of Support

Para educator - Multi‑Tiered System of Support

Job

Date Posted: 6/9/2026
Location:

BETHEL MIDDLE
Closing Date: 06/15/2026

Position Hours and Pay

This position is for 6.5 hours per day, 178 days per year. For the first year, 7 hours per day for 4 days and 2 days each following year until certification is completed. Pay: PSE Salary Schedule Level 5, $24.76 (25‑26 PSE Salary Schedule).

Responsibilities

The role assists certificated staff, MTSS team, and administrators with instructional and non‑instructional activities for students in Tier 2 or Tier 3.

Responsibilities include:

Instruct students individually or in small groups in a variety of subject areas, settings, and learning activities; implement methods to best serve individual students academically and behaviorally under the direction of certificated staff.

Administer and support Tier II interventions such as check‑in/check‑out, behavior tracking, and student placement adjustments.

Communicate with certificated staff regarding student needs and progress.

Document student progress and maintain intervention records, assist in preparing and updating student plans, and communicate with parents as needed.

Create learning tools and materials, research resources, and assist with ordering supplies.

Type, duplicate, collate, organize, and distribute intervention materials; create posters, charts, and bulletin boards; operate office equipment and computers.

Conduct student observations for behavior, academic, or socio‑emotional needs.

Assist the MTSS team with scheduling meetings, note taking, and updating student plans.

Attend Tier I, II, or III meetings as necessary.

Assist with screening, testing schedules, scoring, and recording results in a digital data system.

Maintain and update student plans, teacher surveys, and follow up with the MTSS team for next steps.

Alert qualified staff to student problems.

Provide general clerical support; maintain student files and records.

Attend staff and program meetings as requested.

Serve on district committees or work teams as needed.

Interpret and perform related duties consistent with the scope of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age.
Hold a high school diploma or GED; an associate degree, two years of higher education, or completion of the Washington State para educator assessment required.
Valid evidence of a state‑mandated Para educator Certificate Program completion or pending, along with Fundamental Course of Studies completion.
Pass the ETS Para‑Pro test or Pearson Paraprofessional assessment, an AA degree or higher, or fulfillment of other credentialing pathways listed in the original posting.
Demonstrated reading, writing, and communication skills.
Knowledge of basic subject areas such as reading and math.
Ability to work warmly and confidently with students, remain flexible, organize activities, follow instructions, maintain accurate records, demonstrate fairness, and implement behavior and instructional strategies.
Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures.
Computer proficiency and familiarity with general office equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.
Background check and fingerprinting; completion of district infection control training.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the school principal. Receives guidance from a basic skills specialist and coordinates with certificated staff.

Physical and Mental Demands

Frequent interruptions; handles a range of student behaviors and disabilities; exposure to infectious diseases; work noise; use of paper cutters; screen use; lifting up to 20 pounds.

Non‑Discrimination Policy

Bethel School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, veterans or military status, and provides equal access to youth groups. Employees may contact the Civil Rights Compliance / Gender‑Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator, or 504 Coordinator for discrimination matters.

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