Paraeducator - Multilingual Education Job Spanaway area,Washington USA,Education / Teaching

Position Hours and Pay

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

Essential Functions

Support student language development individually or in small group settings across a variety of subjects and learning activities; promote student understanding of materials presented and communicate progress and instructional strategies to teachers.

Support students in assigned academic subjects, social skills, and cultural differences; modify materials for student use as directed by teacher or related staff personnel; provide guidance and motivation, facilitate mastery of skills and concepts, and promote completion of work.

Support students who vary in educational background, academic achievement, and behavior; adjust methods to meet diverse needs; communicate with classroom teachers regarding growth areas; may support students in multiple subject areas.

Assist in testing students for MLE program eligibility; maintain eligibility lists; assist with student placement under MLE teacher direction.

Supervise student behavior and assist certified staff with classroom management; facilitate mastery of social adjustment skills; ensure students stay on task and manage behavior as authorized.

Build and maintain effective teams and communications.

Maintain a student‑centered, supportive environment.

Organize learning experiences for students.

Actively participate in training opportunities to complete the Washington State Core Competence requirements for para educators.

Federal Minimum Employment Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.
Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
One of the following:
- Successfully passed the ETS Para Pro test or Pearson Paraprofessional assessment.
- AA degree or higher.
- Earned seventy‑two (72) quarter credits or forty‑eight (48) semester credits at an accredited institution of higher education.
- Completion of a registered apprenticeship program offered by the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries.
- Successful completion of The Master Teacher Inc. Para educator Online Training Program.
Must successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Para educator Certificate of the state‑mandated Para educator Certificate Program per State requirements.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the school principal or administrator; receives guidance from assigned certificated staff.

Mental Demands

Required to manage a wide range of student behaviors and academic abilities and to understand and communicate with students from diverse language and cultural backgrounds.

Physical Demands

Potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students and student noise levels.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out the assignment, including one (1) year of experience working with school‑age children and non‑English‑speaking people and diverse cultures. Experience in a school setting desirable; instructional experience strongly preferred; training or experience in MLE instruction strongly preferred.

Allowable Substitutions

Not applicable.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively.
Knowledge of basic subject areas such as spelling, writing, reading, and math.
Skill in proper English usage.
Knowledge of cultural differences and sensitivity to the value of other cultures.
Ability to learn and implement effective techniques for MLE instruction.
Ability to work effectively with students at a variety of grade and skill levels.
Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner.
Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations.
Ability to organize activities.
Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, and parents.

Licenses /

Special Requirements

Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical…