Computer Lab Paraprofessional

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This job is also posted in West Valley School District #208

Job : 5959035
Final date to receive applications: Oct 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 13, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Nov 2, 2026

West Valley School District #208
Computer Lab Paraprofessional

Purpose:

The job of instructional paraprofessional is done for the purpose/s of assisting in the supervision and instruction of students, under the supervision of a certificated teacher, working with individual and/or small groups of students in a classroom, monitoring students in a variety of different settings e.g. classroom, playground, cafeteria, computer lab, bus loading, field trips, etc. and providing clerical support to teacher.
Directly Responsible to:
Classroom teacher and/or building principal.

Minimum Qualifications: The ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act requires that all Washington State Paraprofessionals MUST have a High School Diploma or GED and at least ONE of the following requirements:

• 2 year post-secondary degree or more
• 72 quarter credits at a post-secondary school
• Passed ETS Paraprofessional Assessment

• Under direction of the classroom teacher or principal, teach computer skills to elementary students. Skills taught include but are not limited to keyboarding, word processing, integration of graphics, and safe use of the internet.
• Obtain and maintain basic computer/technology knowledge and skills to operate computers, projection systems, digital cameras, scanners, etc. by independently attending classes/courses and reading training manuals for software and equipment.
• Learn, implement, and troubleshoot a variety of software applications to enhance staff and student learning (e.g., Microsoft Office, Tux Paint, online learning portals, and other online keyboarding applications etc.) by independently attending classes/courses and reading training manuals for software and equipment.
• Schedule and set up labs for technology classes.
• Prepare, administer, and proctor computer-based assessments and prepare data reports from the results (e.g. Renaissance Learning and Smarter Balanced Learning Consortium).
• Facilitate and/or monitor small group and one-on-one instruction of students in order to present, guide and/or reinforce skills, concepts and strategies.
• Employ a variety of instructional and motivational techniques to encourage student learning and achievement.
• Implement instructional programs and lesson plans (e.g. reading, writing, math, online research, etc.) for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students’ academic success through a defined course of study.
• Maintain equipment, work area, students files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, cleaning work area, taking attendance, checking homework, grading papers, audio visual equipment’s, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
• Monitor individuals and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, parking lot, halls, to/from bus, field trips, in-house detention, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment. This includes, but is not limited to, supervising outdoor recesses year-round.
• Perform record keeping, data input, and clerical functions (e.g. copying, laminating, correcting papers, phone calls, translating, scheduling activities, preparation of bulletin boards, charts and posters. etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher or principal.
• Promote and reinforce positive behavior for the purpose of improving the quality of student’s…