Special Programs Instructional Assistant 2026-27 School Year - Salem Heights

Paraeducator•

Basic Education JobID:

13876

Position Type:

Classified/Paraeducator

• Instructional

Date Posted:

1/26/2026

Location:

CHALLENGER SECONDARY SCHOOL

(High-Needs School)

Closing Date:

01/30/2026 POSITION

HOURS AND PAY

This position is for 6.5 hours per day at 178 days per year.

• 7 hours per day for 4 days for the first year and 2 days each year following until certification is completed. Position pay: PSE Salary Schedule Level 5
• $ 24.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Official Hire Date

• Your hire date with the Bethel School District is based on School Board approval. This date depends on multiple factors and may change without notice. Please contact HR with any questions. Required Training
• Person hired for this position must also complete Right Response Training within 3-5 months of hire.
• Must successfully complete the Fundamental Course of Studies (FCS) and General Paraeducator Certificate of the state mandated Paraeducator Certificate Program per State requirements.

Paraeducator Certificate Program is dependent upon State funding.

IMPORTANT

In order to be considered for an interview for this instructional paraeducator position you must meet the following federal minimum employment requirements. Must be 18 years of age; and Hold high school diploma or its equivalent; and one of the following Successfully passed the ETS Para Pro test or Pearson Paraprofessional assessment AA degree or higher Earned seventy-two (72) quarter credits or forty-eight (48) semester credits at an accredited institution of higher education Completion of registered apprenticeship program offered by the Washington State Dept. of Labor & Industries Successful completion of The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program You may provide unofficial transcripts in your application but will be required to provide official ones upon hire. Not providing required documents could significantly delay your official hire. Please contact HR with questions. Para testing information. bethelsd.org/programs-departments/human-resources/career-opportunities/instructional-paraeducator-requirements

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position's responsibilities are to assist certificated staff with instructional and non-instructional activities for students, including instructing students individually or in small groups, supervising student behavior, and supervising student activities on the playground, in the lunchroom and halls.

Job Summary:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Depending upon individual assignment, the Paraeducator

• Basic Education may perform all or a combination of several of the following: 1.

Instructs students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote student understanding of materials presented. Provides encouragement, reinforcement and achievement of educational objectives and goals defined by certificated staff. May assist with the administration of objective screenings or other measurements. 2. Communicates with certificated staff concerning individual student progress; adjusts methods to meet the needs of a wide variety of students; consults with certificated staff concerning remediation or enrichment activities. May assist professional staff in implementing a targeted program. 3. Assists teacher in maintaining records, logs, charts, assignments and other records for assessment of student progress. May correct, score or grade tests, papers and assignments according to guidelines or instructions; may schedule appointments; may set up and run machines. 4. Supervises student behavior in classrooms, playgrounds, halls, at lunch or breaks, at bus boarding areas, on field trips and at other sites as assigned to promote safe, appropriate student behavior. Models appropriate behavior. Corrects behaviors and maintains discipline according to established policies and procedures. Instructs students in behavioral rules and codes for student safety, socialization and individual growth. 5. Assists students with interpersonal and personal skills mastery. 6. Establishes and maintains effective communication with students, staff, parents and the public for student progress and safety, and community relations. 7. Monitors need for first aid for injured or ill students and refers for treatment as appropriate.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

8. Alerts qualified district staff to student problems. 9. Locates, prepares and/or modifies materials for student use, enrichment activities and special projects under the direction of certificated staff. 10. Prepares, duplicates, collates and distributes materials; operates a variety of office equipment. 11. May coordinate parent volunteer programs for the schools as requested. OTHER FUNCTIONS, Continued 12. Maintains physical appearance of classroom, hallways and other assigned areas; maintains, assembles and stores playground equipment as assigned; maintains supplies as assigned. 13. May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams. Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines. 14. Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the school principal. Receives guidance from assigned program administrator and assigned teacher or program specialist.

MENTAL DEMANDS

May experience frequent interruptions; may be required to shift tasks and priorities; required to deal with a wide range of student behaviors and academic ability; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases as carried by students; exposed to student noise levels; playground supervision requires working outdoors in inclement weather.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out the assignment, with experience working with school aged children and instructional experience preferred. Demonstrated proficiency in designated academic subjects may be required. Allowable Substitutions Not applicable. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated skill in reading, writing and communicating. Knowledge of basic subject areas, such as reading and math. Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner. Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments. Ability to organize activities. Ability to follow and give instructions. Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students. Ability to learn and implement effective behavior management techniques. Ability to learn and implement effective instructional techniques. Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures. Ability to learn the use of computers and various software packages for student instruction and record keeping. Ability to learn the operation of general office machines. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff. Licenses/Special Requirements Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor. Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan.

PSE UNIT AFFILIATION

Paraeducators/Special Services

WAGES AND BENEFITS

Click here to access details on the following: Salaries/Wages Insurance Retirement Plans Paid Time Off or Vacation Paid Holidays Other Compensation Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, mboydbethelsd.org, 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmerbethelsd.org, 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org

Application Procedure:

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