2025-2026

High School

Paraprofessional

6.5 hours per day, (Monday through Friday)

Date Posted: 12/03/2025 – 12/10/2025 or until position is filled.

Assignment: Monday-Friday 6.5 hours per day

EESP Salary Schedule Rate Range:

· $25.23 - $28.98

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

Job Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate, student-centered Paraeducator to support high school students within our ALC program. The Paraeducator will work collaboratively with teachers, counselors, and administrators to provide academic and behavioral support, with a focus on:

Restorative practices
Academic engagement and credit completion
Math support within assigned classrooms and/or small groups

The ideal candidate has patience, a growth mindset, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to helping students thrive.

Requirements:

· 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:

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with adolescents.
Willingness to participate in professional learning related to restorative practices and trauma-informed support.
Experience working with high school students.
Coursework or experience in math support or tutoring.
Experience in alternative or behavior intervention settings.
Bilingual or multilingual abilities.

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 Human Resources. Please send updated resume to payroll@eagles.edu by the closing date of December 10, 2025.

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

Distribution:

ELEM MIDDLE HIGH EGHHS SPED ADMIN ECOPA EESP ETO TRANS KITCHEN AD

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

High School Paraprofessional