NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following classified position:
2026 - 2027
Elma Elementary School
Paraeducator - TK

Date Posted: 09-14-2026

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 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

Summary:

We are seeking a 6.0 hour Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Para-Professional to join our team at Elma Elementary School. The successful candidate will work closely with the TK teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for our youngest students. This position supports students with a wide range of developmental, academic, behavioral, and individual needs in an inclusive classroom setting.

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)

Responsibilities:

Duties include, but not limited to:

Assist with planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities and lessons for TK students
Supervise and support students during classroom activities, recess, and other school activities
Provide individual and small group instruction to students as directed by the TK teacher
Assist with classroom management and provide positive, developmentally appropriate behavior and regulation support, including responding to challenging behaviors as directed by certificated staff
Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment
Communicate regularly with the TK teacher and other school staff regarding student progress and needs
Attend staff meetings and professional development opportunities as required
Other duties as assigned
Able to assist students with personal care and development of self-help skills as needed, including toileting, feeding/eating, changing, handwashing, dressing, and other daily routines
Willingness to participate in district-provided training related to student behavior, de-escalation, safety, and other skills necessary for the position
Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, sit on the floor, transition between floor and standing positions, and move quickly when necessary to support and ensure student safety; able to lift up to 50 pounds as required
Follows the direction of the certificated teacher
Support students with IEPs by assisting with accommodations, goals, behavior supports, communication, and other individual needs as directed by certificated and special education staff
Collaborate with general education and special education staff to support student success and inclusion
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
Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
The safety and health of students and others are essential functions of this position

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