Instructional Paraprofessional LAP/TBIP @ Apple Valley

Instructional Paraprofessional

LAP/TBIP

@ Apple Valley West Valley School District Apple Valley Elementary - Yakima, Washington This job is also posted in West Valley School District #208 Job Details

Job ID:

5790964

Application Deadline:

Jun 24, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 24, 2026 Job Description Starting the 2026-27 School Year

Primary Responsibility:

Provide instruction to students as outlined by the

LAP/TBIP

program, our Instructional Coach, and classroom teacher. Engage students in intervention strategies of ELA and possibly math. Support individuals in a small group setting or one to one with motivation, encouragement, and strategies for success.

Directly Responsible To:

Instructional coach and building principal.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Conduct small group instruction using district adopted supplemental materials 2. Consult with classroom teachers 3. Align small group lessons to classroom instruction 4. Prepare materials for each group 5. Clerical recordkeeping (schedules, enrollment) 6. Knowledge of intervention and assessment; DIBELS, iready, HMH, STARS, REWARDS, Phonics for Reading etc. Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal This position is on our playground and supports individuals with problem solving and student communication with one another. Playground supervion Bus supervision before and after school

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications The ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act requires that all Washington State Paraprofessionals MUST have a High School Diploma or GED and at least ONE of the following requirements: 2 year post-secondary degree or more 72 quarter credits at a post-secondary school Passed ETS Paraprofessional Assessment

Personal Qualities:

Must be able to work well with children and adults Must be punctual Cooperative and flexible

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous successful experience working with children preferred Bilingual Working Relationships Communicates regularly with students, parents/guardians, and teaching staff. Required to deal with a wide range of student behaviors; required to deal with a wide range of physical and emotional disabilities; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students. Working Conditions The daily work is performed in a classroom setting. May be required to work outdoors in inclement weather; participate in daily physical education classes; take several brisk walks per day; lift, move, and position students and equipment; supervise the playground, bus loading/unloading; attend to students' personal hygiene; may be exposed to biting, spitting, and hitting behavior; may need to take precautions to avoid exposure to student bodily fluids and cleaning or disinfecting compounds; required to work in non-routine positions for extended periods. Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting (able to lift 50 pounds and assisting in lifting over 50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. The job related is performed under a generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: tutoring individual and/or groups of students; following a structured teaching and learning plan; operating standard office equipment and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE

is required to assure proper conduct of students; maintain record keeping systems, utilize technology equipment; perform high school level math, read a variety of manuals; present information to others; understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles. ABILITY is required to identify and adjust to individual student's needs; be innovative and improvise to meet changing situations; understand and communicate effectively; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; be flexible to accommodate changing schedules; ability to squat, bend, and walk without limitations; schedule activities; collate data, and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; operate equipment using standardized methods; work with a wide diversity of individuals; Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; and working as part of a team. Responsibility Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Experience Job related experience is desired. Healthcare Benefits (SEBB): (All Employees who work 630 hours per school year are eligible.) Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Long Term Disability

Additional Benefits:

Washington State Retirement (PERS, SERS & TERS)

Paid Leave:

Paid Holiday (260-day employees and bargaining groups that have holidays included within their CBA) Sick Leave Personal Leave Vacation (260-day employees only) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) VEBA (Non-Rep, WVEA, Principal, Directors and Superintendent(s) ONLY)

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$21.84 to $25.59 Per Day Job Requirements