After School Paraeducator st Community Learning Centers - WES

After School Para educator for 21 st Century Community Learning Centers

Whitson Elementary School
$/hour
15.5 hours/week, After school until 5:45 p.m.
September 21, 2026 - June 2027, as set by the after-school calendar
Monday-Thursday after school with students, Friday Staff Inservice(timing varies)

Final date to receive applications: 3:00 p.m., August 28, 2026

Standalone position does not qualify for benefits.

Classified Staff will help execute and supervise out-of-school activities with students. Our goal is to raise literacy and math achievement in grades first through fourth and improve academic and non-academic performance, while providing a safe and supportive environment and build and strengthen relationships with students.

• Help students successfully engage in program activities including academic interventions and a variety of enrichment activities
• Help students understand at least one of the following: mathematics, reading, writing and science concepts, skills and processes appropriate for their age and state academic expectations
• Engage and inspire students to participate in and enjoy the Community Learning Center Program
• Interact in a professional manner with parents, school staff and other CLC personnel to advance the goals of the program,
• Manage student behaviors positively and productively, utilizing the school’s student management systems and YPQ A framework. If students are not responding positively to redirection, para educators can ask for guidance from the site coordinator and program director
• Collaborate with Program Director, Site Coordinators, 21st CCLC Teachers and Family Coordinator to host monthly family nights
• Van Certified and ability to drive a van with students
• Ability to obtain Food Handlers Permit and First Aid Certification

• Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must obtain a food handlers permit, first aid certification and van driving training
• Have received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service (ETS) Para educator assessment
• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university

• Demonstrates ability to relate positively and productively with diverse youth and adults
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as a collaborative team member
• Ability to keep accurate records and use computer technology and management software as needed
• Ability to understand, speak, read and write Spanish is a plus.

The White Salmon Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Rich Polkinghorn, Superintendent

PO BOX 157;
White Salmon WA 98672

Telephone Number:

Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).