NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following certificated position:

*In-District Only*
Temporary
Summer Book Mobile
Paraeducator (1 of 2)

Date Posted: 04/29/2026

Category: Classified

EESP Salary Schedule Rate Range:

$25.23 - $28.98 per hour

Assignment:

Temporary Position; June 22, 2026 – August 21, 2026
2 hours per day; 2 days per week; not to exceed 50 hours

Job Description:

Elma School District Summer Reading Book Mobile is need of a para-educator who will work as part of a team to encourage literacy in the community during the summer months. They will drive the Book Mobile along predetermined routes in a team of two (2), delivering books and reading to children throughout Elma.

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma or GED
Must possess a valid driver’s license
WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by the employee)
Meets one (1) of the following requirements
- A two-year Associate degree
- 72 quarter or 48-semester college credits, or
- A passing score of 461 on the ETS Para Pro Assessment
Knowledge of early childhood and elementary literacy
Knowledge of engaging read aloud strategies for preschool and elementary students
Knowledge of current popular children’s literature
Ability to work well on a team
Ability to coach children to appropriately leveled book
Ability to engage positively and cheerfully with children, parents, families, and community members
Ability to safely drive the book van
Ability to lift small box of books
Knowledge of challenges of students and families who live in poverty
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
- Must be available to start June 22, 2026, and continue to have availability throughout scheduled Book Mobile Days beginning June 22, 2026 through August 21, 2026
Ability to read and speak fluent Spanish
The safety and health of students and others is an essential function of this position

Example of Duties:

The performance elements listed below are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect an all-inclusive scope of responsibilities:

Drive the Book Mobile in a team of two along the scheduled route, making scheduled stops plus other unscheduled stops along the route when children are present
Share and model engaging reading strategies with parents/guardians and community members verbally at stops
Restock Book Mobile at the end of each day so it is ready for the next run
Read books to students at key stops modeling engaging strategies for parents/guardians, and community members
Gather input from parents and community members, including project survey and anecdotal input, and communicate input with the coordinator
Communicate important information with the coordinator (for example-popular stops, low inventory)
Other duties as required

Application Process:

Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest and must have an updated resume with Elma School District #68 job application on file with Human Resources Officer Tami Buckell at hr@eagles.edu.

The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
504 Section Coordinator, Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Title IX Officer, Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmith@eagles.edu

El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades. Se les notifica a los estudiantes, familias y otras partes interesadas que el distrito no discrimina por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, edad, origen nacional, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, estado de veterano o militar, discapacidad, o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio en ninguno de sus programas o actividades, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Las personas designadas para atender consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación son:
Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Oficial de Title IX: Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmith@eagles.edu

Summer 2026 – Book Mobile Paraeducator (1 of 2)