NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

2026 – 2027
Elma Preschool
Special Education Paraeducator

Date Posted: 05-26-2026

Closing Date: 05-30-2026 or until filled

EESP Salary Schedule Rate Range:

$25.23 - $28.98 per hour
Will be updated per EESP CBA Salary Schedule 2026-2027

Request Start Date: Approx. 08-24-2026

Assignment:

Mon - Thurs; 6.5 hours per day

Benefits Include:

Twelve (12) Days Sick Leave per school year
Two (2) Personal Leave Days with pay per year
Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
DCP- Deferred Compensation Program
Washington Paid Family Medical Leave
Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic Life; AD&D; LTD Insurance; FSA and DCAP

Responsibilities:

Supports students and teachers in the classroom and assists with administrative tasks as required.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED
Meets NCLB definition of highly qualified requirements:
- A two-year Associate degree
- 72-quarter or 48-semester college credits, or
- A passing score of 455 on the ETS Para Pro Assessment
WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by the employee)
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
The safety and health of students and others is an essential function of this position

Preferred Qualifications:

Able to provide personal care assistance (toileting, feeding, changing)
Work with students in a one-on-one setting to provide academic and behavioral support
Provide support during classroom activities and field trips
Safety Care trained
Follows the direction of the certificated teacher
Able to support the meeting of IEP goals
Functional member of the building SpEd team
Seeks out strategies to improve student interactions
Maintains schedule
Reliable in demeanor, attendance, and collaboration
Positive and flexible attitude with students, staff, parents, and community members
Willingness to work toward successful demonstration of core competencies
Must participate in the Fundamental Course Training to gain the necessary skills to perform this position
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated competence in basic academic/communication skills appropriate to site assignment
Other duties as assigned

Application Process:

Apply at www.edjobsnw.org.
Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, two (2) Classified Letters of Recommendation or Reference Forms, and College Transcript or ETS Para Pro Assessment Score.
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

Preschool Special Education Paraeducator