Woodland High School Career and Technical Education Instructional Paraeducator

Location: Woodland

Woodland High School Career and Technical Education Instructional Para educator

Position Type:

Support-Classified Staff/Para educator

Date Posted:

6/3/2026

Location:

Woodland High School

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-Woodland High School Career and Technical Education Instructional Para educator

We appreciate your interest in employment with Woodland Public Schools. All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) who possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers, and also requires a criminal background investigation.

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel file periodically to ensure that their file includes current and relevant documentation that supports their education, experience, training, etc., as it relates to qualifications described on job postings.

Position Title:

Woodland High School Career and Technical Education Instructional Para educator

Posting #: 3709

Location:

Woodland High School

Days/Hrs: 191 days per year (180 days and 11 holidays), average of 6.5 hours per day, M-F

Start Date:

8/18/26

Pay

Schedule:

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Benefits:
Position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and LTD through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB) and retirement through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

Job Summary:

The CTE Instructional para educator assists CTE teachers in general daily classroom activities and cares for students' physical, emotional health, and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships. The para educator will follow an assigned schedule determined by the CTE director. The work assists in the accomplishment of the mission of the Woodland Public Schools of preparing students for career, life, and college so that they can become a responsible and successful citizens.

Work is performed under the direction of the principal.

Qualifications:

* High School Diploma or equivalent

* Required to have completed one of the following requirement:
Either (1) documentation to support an Associate's Degree or transcripts to verify the comparable equivalence (i.e. 72 college quarter credits or 48 semester credits from an accredited university, college, community college or business school), or (2) ETS Para Pro Assessment with a passing score of 455 (this can be taken at ESD 112 or at Lower Columbia College), (3) The Master Teacher Inc.

Para educator Online Training Program: 65% or (4) Completed a Para educator 2 Apprenticeship Program.

* Required to complete 14 hours of the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) within the first year of employment. (This 28-hour course is required for all para educators within their first and second year of employment. The FCS covers topics such as cultural identity, instructional support, technology, and behavior management. Paraeducators are paid for FCS classes that take place outside of their normal work hours.)

* Ability to work and communicate well with staff members

* Experience that demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and skills in working effectively in a team environment, providing support to achieve the desired goal(s) for the classroom and/or program area

* Possess excellent problem-solving, analytical, and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to think quickly

* Ability to effectively communicate with, and appreciate, individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds

* Ability to learn and use a computer monitor, keyboard, and appropriate adaptive technologies

* Ability to successfully implement educational programs and manage student behavior with direction from the classroom teacher(s)

* Ability to be flexible with assigned tasks and schedules

* Ability to move, or physically restrain a student as needed

* Ability to independently and safely escort students around the school building and grounds

* Ability to observe the behavior of students, both visually and by listening, and to communicate those observations with other appropriate service providers

* Regular and punctual attendance

Preferred Experience:

* One year of job-related experience working with children in an educational setting

* Experience in metals, construction, floral, agriculture, business, and/or culinary fields

Such alternatives to the above requirements and desirable qualifications may be made as the district finds appropriate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Work Habits

* Performs duties efficiently

* Utilizes time appropriately

* Maintains an organized and safe work area

* Ensures confidentiality of information

* Adheres to regulations

* Produces quality work

* Completes work on schedule

* Shows initiative

* Demonstrates…