Paraeducator Long Term Substitute

West Valley School District #363 Orchard Center Elementary
- Spokane Valley, Washington Open in Google Maps

West Valley School District #363 Orchard Center Elementary
- Spokane Valley, Washington Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

This position posting is open until filled.

POSITION Long Term Para educator Substitute

LOCATION Orchard Center Elementary

DURATION

This position is expected to being August 26, 2026, with an estimated end date of September 30, 2026.

SCHEDULE

Hours/Day - 6

SALARY

Level2 Para educator
-SNAP Salary Schedule

Long Term Substitutes are paid at $19.31 per hourfor the time worked. Work performed each month is paid at the end of the following month.

JOB TYPE Hourly

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

The para educator role plays a pivotal role in providing evidence-based student support. This position will primarily support students in the library setting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Computer experience, specifically working with the Google Suite.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate Arts degree
  or
  72-quarter credits (48-semester credits) from an accredited college, AA or BA degree, OR pass an academically rigorous assessment.
• Demonstrated ability and aptitude to perform the responsibilities listed.
• Possess high moral and ethical standards.
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships with staff, students, and families.
• Demonstrate mature behavior and sound judgment in working with parents, students, staff, and the community.
• Demonstrated interest in working with students with a broad range of disabilities.
• Ability to follow directions, carry out routines, and implement interventions as directed by certificated staff or supervisors.
• Ability to interact with and instruct students using school technology.
• Possess adequate health and physical strength necessary in assisting student mobility and relocation.
• Proficiency in basic communication skills and ability to see, hear, and listen to the teacher and students throughout the classroom or school settings in order to supervise and maintain a safe environment for a diverse group of students.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position which may include and is not limited to, kneeling, bending, and working or sitting on the floor with students; running after students, based on student needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop positive, professional relationships with students which build trust and confidence.
• Provide secondary instructional support in the classroom under the supervision of the teacher.
• Work with all students, individually or in small/large groups, to reinforce learning of material or skill initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Assist with the classroom set-up and prepare materials for specialized instructional activities.
• Observes and utilizes techniques and strategies used by special education teacher(s) and therapist(s).
• Assists in data collection as prescribed by the school-based team based upon IEP goals.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Follow appropriate protocols when reporting student incidents/behavior to the immediate supervisor.
• Maintain high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students.
• Participate in professional development and training programs, as assigned.
• Collaborate with the classroom teacher regarding student assessments linked to learning standards.
• Assists students with physical needs such as toileting, feeding, mobility, and communication.
• Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Building Principal/Classroom Teacher

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Substitute positions are on an on-call as needed basis.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for thispositionmust complete a fingerprinted background check with the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.…