Whitson Elementary School 4.75 hours/day, 7:45 a.m. -12:30 p.m. School Year Only $21.61-$28.96/hour

DOE Application Deadline:

September 30, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Medical, Dental, Vision, WA State Retirement, 403(b),

Sick Leave, Holidays, Personal Days, WA State Family Leave General Summary:

Actively assist students in small groups and/or on a one-to-one basis to develop specific skills designated in a reading and/or language instructional plan.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

Builds and maintains positive and supportive relationships with students and staff Follows and carries out the prescribed plan of instruction including instructional strategies and activities developed in coordination with the classroom teacher, Instructional Coach, and/or ELL teacher Collaborates with other educators to create a supportive learning environment Assists in the selection and development of supplementary learning materials as required Uses assessment data to identify special needs of students Assists classroom teacher with student assessments as needed Utilizes effective behavior management strategies to support students Maintains and submits necessary accurate records and reports, and meets all required deadlines Relates to students, parents, and staff in a positive, professional manner Works as a member of the building and district team Assists with playground and lunch supervision

Job Requirements:

Carries out the duties required by the position and other tasks assigned by the building administrator, classroom teacher(s), Instructional Coach, and ELL teacher Uses Microsoft Office software, Google Chrome, and other software as required Reads and Interprets documents such as manuals, operating procedures, and District policies Applies common sense understanding and carries out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form Shows initiative in projects and tasks assigned without specific direction Works independently Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Maintains confidentiality

Specific Qualifications:

Must have good interpersonal communication and public relation skills Operate office machines and educational technology Ability to read, write and understand English Spanish language proficiency preferred

Required Qualifications:

Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent In addition, a paraeducator must meet one of the following: Have received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service (ETS) Paraeducator assessment Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council

• The successful candidate will be required to complete the Paraeducator Program to earn their General Paraeducator Certificate The White Salmon Valley 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 or 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 following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator Jim Donnelly, Assistant Principal

PO BOX 157

; White Salmon

WA 98672

Telephone Number:

509-493-1502

Email:

jim.donnelly@whitesalmonschools.org Section 504/ADA Coordinator Jim Donnelly, Assistant Principal

PO BOX 157

; White Salmon

WA 98672

Telephone Number:

509-493-1502

Email:

jim.donnelly@whitesalmonschools.org Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Rich Polkinghorn, Superintendent

PO BOX 157

; White Salmon

WA 98672

Telephone Number:

509-493-1500

Email:

rich.polkinghorn@whitesalmonschools.org