NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following classified position:
2026 - 2027
East Grays Harbor High School
Paraeducator - ALE

Date Posted: 09-03-2026

Category: Classified

EESP 2025-2026 Salary Schedule Rate Range:

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

Assignment:

Mon – Fri; 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

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 are essential functions of this position

Preferred Qualifications:

Work with students in a group setting to provide academic support
Provide support during classroom activities and field trips
Follows the direction of the certificated staff
Able to support the meeting of ALE goals
Functional member of the building ALE team
Seeks out strategies to improve student interactions
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
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Demonstrated competence in basic academic/communication skills appropriate to site assignment

Responsibilities:

Work with the ALE programs of Elma School District. Duties include, but not limited to:

Assist ALE instructors in supporting students with GED testing, test proctoring, and learning plans.
Assist with maintaining classroom discipline, promoting respect, and addressing any behavioral concerns in line with school policies and procedures.
Help manage materials, equipment, and classroom tools, ensuring safety protocols are followed, particularly during hands-on technical or vocational tasks.
Monitor student behavior and intervene when necessary, following appropriate protocols to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
Provide feedback to the instructor about student performance, behavior, and any challenges that may need additional attention.
Assist in facilitating student-led conferences, workshops, or events designed to increase awareness of postsecondary opportunities.

Application Process:
Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest and must have an updated resume with an Elma School District #68 job application on file with the Human Resources Officer at hr@eagles.edu by the closing date.
To apply, visit www.edjobsnw.org and create an account for those interested in the open position. Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, Two (2) Letters of Recommendation or Reference Forms, College Transcript or ETS Para Pro Assessment.

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