Bilingual Para-Pro, Saddle Mt. Elementary

Bilingual Para-Pro / Instructional Aide, Intervention Assistant – Saddle Mt. Elementary

Starting Date:
Aug 27 2026

Assist certified staff to perform instructional and support tasks related to students' educational development within the total school environment. Assist students in English language acquisition and provide academic instructional support under supervision of a certificated staff member. Bilingual Spanish preferred.

• Perform routine tasks in monitoring and assisting student progress in classroom and other school activities.
• Proctor tests, quizzes, drills and other exercises designed by instructional staff.
• Score objective tests/assessments and record grades.
• Use computer and software skills to enter and access a variety of student records; may provide virtual and distance learning.
• Communicate in a respectful, friendly and helpful manner with parents as requested or assigned.
• Aid students with special learning needs.
• Assist students with clothing, movement, toilet usage, diapering, personal hygiene and overall custodial care.
• Assist staff in the development of teaching aids and materials.
• Supervise students in halls, study halls, libraries, playgrounds, learning centers, cafeterias, transportation areas and crossing guard area. Included work outside in all types of weather.
• Assist in organizing and monitoring recreational activities.
• Accompany groups of students on field trips and other outings.
• Perform basic clerical tasks for teachers (catalog, sort, file, assemble, reproduce and distribute classroom materials, check out equipment).
• Attend and participate in trainings during and outside of regular shift and which may require travel.
• Provide social and emotional care of all students.
• May provide attention to the needs of disabled or handicapped students.
• Other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma. Bilingual Spanish fluency preferred. An AA degree, or two years of college level coursework, or passing a basic skills test. Required to complete State Fundamental Course of Study for para educators and obtain the required General Para Education certificate. Successfully complete a written Spanish/English translation test if required. Experience with children or students in an educational setting and/or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences for school‑aged students preferred.

Proficient and confident in use of computers and electronic devices and web-based applications including Google Suite. Possess basic clerical skills and familiarity with first aid procedures. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally with assistance, 20 lbs occasionally unaided, up to 10 lbs frequently. Able to attend work as scheduled. Model appropriate professional behavior. Ability to solve practical problems, apply appropriate judgment and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to maneuver to perform the functions associated with activities including kneeling, bending, squatting, lifting. Expected to wear appropriate and safe attire and grooming for the learning environment. Ability to work collaboratively, respectfully, and civilly with coworkers, students, families and community.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and district records required.

Required to participate and successfully pass a Washington State Patrol/FBI fingerprint background check.

This position typically requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Medium work:
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance, and/or up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly.

• Employer contribution to medical benefits.
• Eligible for retirement contributions and plans.
• Earned sick leave – 10 days per year.
• Personal days – 4 days per year.
• Up to 10 paid holidays per year. Leave and holidays are prorated from start date.

The Wahluke School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on…