1:1 Special Education Para-Educator Walla Walla Public Schools Sharpstein Elementary - Walla Walla, Washington Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in

Walla Walla Public Schools Job Details Job ID:

5894921

Application Deadline:

Aug 26, 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

PURPOSE STATEMENT

This position is responsible for assisting certificated staff by performing instructional support tasks related to the students' educational development within the total school environment and by being a positive role model for students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Work with students under the direction of certificated teachers to facilitate academic skills and oral language development. Learn instructional techniques under the direction of a teacher and independently carry out instructional programs developed by the supervising teacher. Assist certificated staff in the development and use of teaching aids and materials. Collaboratively work with classroom teachers. Assist in assessing students. Perform routine tasks in monitoring and assisting student progress in the classroom and other school activities. Assist certificated staff with required record keeping. Promote positive public relations when communicating with the public.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Perform routine classroom and building clerical tasks as needed. May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams. Perform related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the building administrator. Receives direction and guidance from other designated staff to include classroom teacher(s).

MENTAL DEMANDS

Required to deal with a wide range of student, staff and public behaviors and needs in a positive and service oriented manner. May experience shifts in work schedule or work site according to district needs. May occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students or parents.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Amount of standing, sitting and walking will vary depending on the age of students and classroom assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience High School diploma or GED. Passing score on district's basic aptitude test. AA Degree, 72 college level credits, or ability to pass the Federal Para-Educator test. Experience working with students in an educational setting and/or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences.

Preferred:

ability to communicate effectively using both English and Spanish, to include reading, writing, and speaking. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents. Possess the desire to be a role model for students and to interact positively with students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the public. 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 Walla Walla Public Schools Risk Management and Bloodborne Pathogens Training upon hire. Para-Educators assigned to Special Education are encouraged to pass the fourteen core competencies for para-educators and utilize them as learned in the instructional setting.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Para-Educator on the PSE Classified Salary Schedule A 6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, 189 days per school year; district may revise assignment and job location as needed

CONDITIONS

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The Walla Walla School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Walla Walla School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities. For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact (509) 527-3000. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Title IX Coordinator Dr. Mindy Meyer, Director of

HR 364 S.

Park Street Walla Walla, WA 99362 (509) 527-3000 Section 504/ADA Coordinator Barb Casey, Director of Special Education 364 S. Park Street Walla Walla, WA 99362 (509) 527-3000

Position Type:

Full-Time Salary:

$22.59 Per Hour Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Shari Strickland ,

Human Resources Specialist District Office Phone:

509-526-6710

Email:

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