Leave Replacement Paraeducator

• Rover (Specialized Instruction) @ FWE #1774
  Monroe School District
  Frank Wagner Elementary
• Monroe, Washington This job is also posted in Monroe School District 103
  Job Details
  

Job ID:

5937957

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 23, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Prior to applying for a paraeducator position, you must meet the following requirements: Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent AND

Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, OR

Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university, OR

Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council, OR

Received a passing score on one of the PESB-approved assessments (see Monroe SD employment information page for more information)

Location:

Frank Wagner Elementary

Anticipated start date:

Upon hire

Days per year:

TEMP

Hours per day:

6

Shift time:

8:40

• 3:10
  

Position Info:

Employees accepting positions in this category are not eligible to transfer to instructional or non-instructional para positions for two (2) years from the date the assignment begins.

Current PSE members must apply within 5 days to be guaranteed consideration for position.

Job Info:

This is a long-term leave replacement position with an anticipated end date of November 1, 2026. Possible extension of position.

Benefit Info:

• Benefits offered:
• Sick, personal, bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional Benefits:
• Additional life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Annuities (403(b), Roth)
• Medical flexible spending arrangement
• Limited purpose flexible spending arrangement
• Dependent care assistance program
  TITLE Paraeducator
• Specialized Instructional
• Rover

REPORTS TO

Building Principal

Under supervision, perform a variety of instructional activities; assist in the conduct of student learning experiences; perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and complete other related work as required. This position will include assignments based on daily needs to cover Instructional Paraeducator and Specialized Instruction Paraeducator positions.

Preferred Education and Experience

A combination of training and experience qualifies a candidate for the knowledge and skill requirements. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills is:

Experience:

One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multi-age groups of children

Education:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by training or coursework in child growth and development, instructional technology, or a closely related field

Special Requirements

Candidates must meet the requirements set forth in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) by satisfying one of the following criteria:

Hold an AA or higher degree from a college or university

Have completed at least two years of college with 72 college credits accrued

Have passed the OSPI-approved test

Completion of approved apprenticeship program

Candidates must also meet the following requirements:

First Aid, CPR, and AED certification

CPI-certification

Completion of all state-required paraeducator certifications

Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance

I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act

HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date

• District provided)
  Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date
• District provided)
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  

Knowledge of:

Basic concepts of child growth, development, and developmental behavior characteristics pertaining to students in grades pre-school through age 21, including students with special learning needs and English language needs

Student behavior management strategies and techniques

Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar

Basic arithmetical concepts

Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedures Ability to:

Communicate effectively in oral and written form in English

Demonstrate an empathetic, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age, ability, and cultural backgrounds

Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office-related machines and equipment

Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a positive educational environment

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with children and adults

Follow specific student educational plans

Manage and guide student behavior

Be flexible with schedule (i.e., job duties, responsibilities, staff meetings, training, etc.)

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:
• Assist instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of instructional exercises
• Tutor individual students and small groups of students to reinforce and follow up learning activities

Work with students with a wide range of physical, mental, social, and behavioral disabilities. This range includes students with mild academic difficulties to students who are severely intellectually impaired; students with mild physical disabilities to students who are unable to perform basic self-care; students who are shy and withdrawn to students who are acting out (and may be physical)

Monitor and assist students in drill, practice, and study activities as a follow-up to the presentation of instructional concepts by instructional personnel

Monitor and assist in the remediation of specific learning problems and conditions

Direct students into safe learning activities and functions, and assist in the shaping of appropriate social behaviors

Assist in the management of student behavior through the use of positive strategies and techniques. Collaborate and execute students' behavior plans with fidelity.

Assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids for use with individual or small groups of students

Maintain a variety of records and files, including confidential student records and information

Operate and assist students in the operation of a variety of instructional media machines and equipment

Adaptability and flexibility in dealing with a wide range of student behaviors. Patience and understanding when working under stressful situations; may be required to calm distraught, angry, or hostile students

Administer and score a variety of criterion-referenced and general aptitude tests, and record the test results

Bend and lift to help students with transfers as needed

Support students with inclusionary practices in the general education setting

Provide support to students who need catheterization, with training provided

Attend to basic care of students, including toileting, diapering, dressing, and feeding

Perform routine first aid, which may include aiding students experiencing seizures or respiratory distress

Flexibility to learn and accommodate students as they arrive to the program with individual behaviors and IEP goals

Monitor students at recess and other common areas for safety

Assist with transitions on and off the school bus

Assist in maintaining an orderly, welcoming, and positive learning environment

Adhere to federal and state laws and district regulations, policies, procedures, and practices

Mandatory reporter for incidents of child abuse, harassment, intimidation, bullying, boundary invasions, fights, substance abuse, etc.

Abide by employment provisions provided for in the collective bargaining agreement

Observe strict confidentiality regarding student information

Maintain regular punctual attendance

Attend off-site trainings and workshops as deemed necessary

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions:

Use of a personal computer for extended periods of time

Use of a telephone and other office equipment

Ability to perceive the nature of sound; near/far visual acuity, depth perception, providing oral information, the manual dexterity to operate business-related equipment, and handling and working with various materials and objects are important aspects of this job

Ability to communicate orally; manual dexterity to operate office machines, gross and fine motor skills

Exert 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

Sit for extended periods of time, running, walking, standing

Work is conducted in a shared, open, classroom environment with consideration toward equipment noise, confidentiality, and voice volume

Physical ability to tolerate exposure to hot, cold, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather conditions

May be required with assistance to lift, carry, and support students weighing up to 150 pounds

A portion of the day may be spent outdoors and is subject to a variety of changing weather conditions and potentially uneven/slippery surfaces

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

This position is that of a specialized instructional paraeducator and is represented by the Public School Employees of Monroe collective bargaining unit. The position will work a schedule in coordination with the District student calendar. Salary and benefits as determined by the current bargaining agreement. Employee is required to complete all mandatory district trainings by the specified deadlines.

EVALUATION PROCEDURES

Performance shall be evaluated annually according to Board and administrative policies and procedures.

Additional essential duties related to specific areas of support:

Multi-Language Learners

Provide services as described in "Position Responsibilities" to students whose native language is not English

Administer and score tests to determine student language proficiency levels

Assist students in the development of appropriate social behaviors and in their understanding of cultural expectations

Preferred written and oral proficiency in Spanish Vocational Programs

Provide support to agricultural science, family and consumer science, marketing, American sign language, technology education, business education, and sports medicine programs

Responsible for making transportation arrangements and driving individual and small groups of students to internship sites, field trips, to pick up lab supplies, etc.

Ability to drive a van and large pickup over mountain passes and in heavy city and freeway traffic

Ability to flex schedule as needed for pickup and delivery of classroom supplies, projects, and lab supervision

Ability to coordinate responsibilities between vocational departments

Ability to facilitate, under direction, the setup and implementation of lab projects to facilitate student learning

Bilingual Paraeducator

In general, a person in this position will communicate orally with students, parents, and visitors in Spanish regarding the typical interactions or situations occurring within the school day.

• It is to be noted that the person in this position is not, and should not be, expected to provide translation/interpretation services, but rather is responding spontaneously to needs as they arise in the course of the paraeducator's regularly assigned job responsibilities.

Communicate with students in Spanish in various settings in order to respond to questions, resolve minor conflicts, or establish relationships

Relay information in Spanish to parents from the classroom teacher via the phone or in person

Respond to phone calls from Spanish-speaking persons in the office or respond in person to Spanish-speaking visitors in the office

Bi-Literate Paraeducator

Training or knowledge of cultural differences preferred

Demonstrated bi-literate competencies in oral and written English and Spanish.

Must be able to successfully accomplish position responsibilities in English and Spanish

• It is to be noted that the person in this position is not, and should not be, expected to provide translation/interpretation services, but rather is responding spontaneously to needs as they arise in the course of the paraeducator's regularly assigned job responsibilities.

School Psychologist Support

Assist the school psychologist in the administration of academic achievement tests. Assist the school psychologist in scheduling meetings to initiate and review assessment findings.

Created:

February 8, 2023

Updated:

October 7, 2025

Position Type:

Part-Time

Salary:

$29.41 to $34.33 Per Hour

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required