NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

Date Posted: 09-15-2026

Category: Classified - Substitute

EESP 2025-2026 Salary Schedule Rate Range:

$23.90 per hour
Will be updated per EESP CBA Salary Schedule 2026-2027

Assignment:

Mon – Fri; 6 hours per day
Duration: Temporary covering leave (ends upon primary employee's return)

Benefits:

I-1433 Sick Leave, the employee will accrue at least one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every forty (40) hours worked.
Washington Paid Family Medical Leave

Summary:

Under the supervision of the Learning Assistance Program (LAP) Teacher and/or the Title I Teacher, this position assists students in need of interventions in literacy and/or mathematics. This position provides instructional support for the in-class model or supplements general education math and reading programs in a pull-out setting. Duties are performed within a classroom, office, or other learning space.

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:

Provide interventions for students in literacy and/or math to reach and maintain grade level performance.
In collaboration with the LAP and/or Title I Teacher, leads small group activities; adapts lessons to meet specific student instructional needs and goals; follows the instructional curriculum; and assists with the preparation of instructional materials.
Provides interventions to individual students or small groups; assists students in problem-solving and organizational skills; and provides feedback to the LAP Teacher, Title I Teacher, and classroom teacher on student progress.
Organizes and maintains accurate student records and documentation.
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with students, teachers, administrators, and parents.
Attends administrative or educational LAP, Title I, staff meetings, or other professional development meetings as necessary.
Performs related duties consistent with the job description and employee assignment.
Provides behavior intervention and supports when supervising during unstructured times in the building.

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

LAP Paraeducator - TEMPORARY