Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following coaching position 2025 - 2026

Elma Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional Date Posted:

03-18-2026

Closing Date:

03-23-2026 or until filled

EESP Salary Schedule Rate Range:

$25.23 - $28.98 per hour

Request Start Date :

Approx. 03-12-2026

Summary:

Work as a member of the special education team to support students who qualify for IEPs, as directed by the special education teacher, in an instructional support setting, 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)

Responsibilities:

Work with students in a small group and possibly one-on-one settings to provide academic and behavioral support Assist with personal care needs of student when needed: diapering, feeding, mobility, preventing choking Able to follow directives of teacher regarding academic programming of students 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 as directed by the certificated teacher 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

Application Process :

Apply at www.edjobsnw.org. Required attachments : Cover Letter, Resume, Two (2) Letters of Recommendation or Reference Forms, College Transcript or ETS Para Pro Assessment. 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. 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