Parkside Elementary - Learning Support Paraeducator; LAP​/Title - SY

PARKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Learning Support Para educator (LAP/Title) - 2026/27 SY

Closing Date:
Open until filled

Term:
Continuing

Hours/

Schedule:

6 hours per day/Monday-Friday

Supervisor(s):
Building Administration

Contract/Salary:
Based on the 25-26 PSE Salary Schedule

Benefits/Supplemental Information

Description:

This position assists students who may need support with academics and behavior in a small group and/or one-on-one setting as determined by the lead teacher. This position also assists with social/emotional and reading instruction.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED, Associate Degree, 2 years of college (transcripts required) or passage of Published Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Proven ability to work with children.
• Proven ability to follow directions and procedures with a minimum of supervision.
• Proven ability to work with a variety of staff members in a positive manner.
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, specifically with student records, behavior, or academic concerns.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to follow all district safety rules. First Aid card preferred.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with students to give extra assistance in reading, math or other areas of need.
• Facilitate remedial programs to assist student learning.
• Give clerical support such as computer work, data collection, running copy machines, or correction of student work.
• Supervise students on the playground and other areas of the school as needed.
• Perform duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent, Principal, Title 1/LAP Teacher, and the student's teacher(s).
• Work with students needing daily living support if needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Employees must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Physical ability to lift 25 pounds to shoulder height.
• Ability to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
• Ability to effectively manage student transition to a variety of locations (e.g. P.E., recess, buses and lunch) throughout the day.

The district will provide equal educational opportunity for all students in all aspects of the academic & activities program without discrimination based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

The district will provide equal access to the boy scouts and other designated youth groups. The following positions have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Amanda Jewell, Title IX and Civil Right Compliance Coordinator and Section 504/Special Services Coordinator jewella.wa.us |  | PO Box 4024, Tenino, WA, 98589.