NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following classified position:
2026 - 2027
Elma Middle School
1:1 Paraeducator (2 of 2)

Date Posted: 07-02-2026

Category: Classified

EESP 2025-2026 Salary Schedule Rate Range:

$25.23 - $28.98 per hour

Assignment:

Mon – Fri; 6 hours per day

Responsibilities:

Work 1:1 with a student and the teacher in an instructional support and other duties as assigned.

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:

Able to provide personal care assistance (toileting, feeding, changing)
Work with students in a one-on-one setting to provide academic and behavioral support
Assist with personal care needs of student: diapering, feeding, mobility
Keep choking hazards out of reach of student
Able to follow directives of teacher regarding care of student
Provide support during classroom activities and field trips
Right Response trained
Follows the direction of the certificated teacher
Able to support the meeting of IEP goals
Functional member of the building SpEd team
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
Other duties as assigned
Registered Behavior Technician or similar training highly preferred

Responsibilities:

Work with medical fragile student in preschool setting.
Monitor student while riding bus to and from school.
Assist student with hygiene (toileting, dressing), feeding, and mobility
Maintain a safe, clean environment
Work closely with the school nurse, preschool team and family to ensure proper implementation of the care plan
Adhere to HIPAA
Observation and monitoring of the student, taking and recording vitals

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