EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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

East Grays Harbor High School

Paraprofessional (ALE)

2025-2026 School Year

Date posted: 07/10/2025

Close date: 07/21/2025 position will remain open until filled

EESP Salary Schedule Rate Range:

· $25.23 - $28.98

Assignment: 6 HR/Day, 5 days per week, Monday-Friday 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Benefits Include:

Twelve (12) Days of Sick Leave per school year
Two (2) Personal Leave Days per school year
Washington Paid Family Medical Leave
Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
DCP – Deferred Compensation Program

· Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic Life; AD&D; FSA, and DCAP)

Responsibilities:

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

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)

Desired 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

· The safety and health of students and others are essential functions of this position

Application Process:

Current EESP 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 Human Resources Officer Susie Arnold at Susiearnold@eagles.edu

To apply, visit www.edjobsnw.org and create an account for those interested in the open position. Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, Three (3) Certificate Letters of Recommendation or Reference Forms, College Transcript or ETS Para Pro Assessment.

The position will remain open until filled

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, Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmtih@eagles.edu

El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Se 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, condición de veterano o militar, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio en cualquier programa o actividad, y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Los designados para atender consultas sobre políticas de no discriminación son:
Coordinadora de la Sección 504, Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu
Oficial del Título IX, Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmtih@eagles.edu