Instructional Paraprofessional

West Valley School District West Valley Innovation Center - Yakima, Washington Open in Google Maps

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

Job : 5958523
Final date to receive applications: Oct 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 13, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

WEST VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT #208

TEMPORARY - INSTRUCTIONAL PARAPROFESSIONAL

Purpose Statement:

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, library, bus loading, field trips, etc. and providing clerical support to teacher.

Directly Responsible to:

Classroom teacher and 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

Essential Functions

• Administers tests as requested for the purpose of assisting the teacher in scoring tests and providing feedback to students.
• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. listen to students reading, phonics, spelling, daily math, language, numbers, letters, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts and reaching their academic goals and potential.
• Implements instructional programs and lesson plans (e.g. reading, writing, math, etc.) for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students’ academic success through a defined course of study.
• Instructs students (e.g. reading, math, spelling, language, computer keyboard, library research, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lessons under the direction of a certified teacher.
• Maintains classroom equipment, work area, students files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, cleaning work area, taking attendance, checking homework, grading papers, audio visual equipments, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, cafeteria, library, halls, to/from bus, field trips, in-house detention, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. copying, laminating, correcting papers, phone calls, translating, scheduling activities, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or in providing necessary records/materials.
• Promotes good habits for the purpose of improving the quality of student’s outcome and encouraging student development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of…