Centralia- Multi-Lingual Paraeducator (Washington Elementary) Temporary 2026

Reports to: Principal Location: Washington Elementary

Bargaining Unit: Part-Time Teamsters FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

This position serves as a multi-lingual paraeducator. The responsibility of the multi-lingual paraeducator is to provide instructional support services as guided by a teacher to students in English Development classes and/or content area during classes.

Required Qualifications:

Associate degree or 72 quarter credits (100 level or above) or have passed the ETS ParaPro Assessment

Demonstrated ability to read write and speak fluent English and Spanish

Experience with technology and Microsoft Office

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students parents and staff

Capability to maintain confidentiality

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively possess awareness (for self and others) listen actively be patient incorporate humor/lightheartedness into work be empathic possess a growth mindset and be customer-service oriented.

Ability to maintain confidentiality work independently and in a team setting and effectively problem-solve

Ability to establish and maintain relationships with students staff and families

Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive attitude

Ability to support the Districts vision mission and goals including the belief that all students can succeed

Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds

Successful experience working with school aged students

Essential Functions:

Supports district efforts to substantially improve and sustain the academic achievement of all students

Works collaboratively with teachers regarding best practices supporting students in their core classes

Conducts regular visitations to multi-lingual and core classrooms and initiates conversations with content/core teachers about best practices for multi-lingual learners

Plans and implements district and school family events for the purpose of strengthening relationships

Supports families in helping their children to achieve and be successful in school

Facilitates communication between school staff students parents and community members by attending parent/teacher conferences setting up meetings making phone calls translating documents emailing and other types of school and district communication

Salary:

$19.73 - $26.51 hourly Depending on experience and qualifications

$.50 per hour additional for employees with an Associate of Arts degree or higher

$.50 per hour additional for employees who fluently speak write and read Spanish

Work schedule: Temporary Six and a half (6.5) hours per day-August 31 2026-December 18 2026 (77 days) 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Benefits:

Sick Leave Personal Leave and other fringe benefits as allowed under the Part-Time Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Procedures:

Anyone interested in this position should apply through AND submit a letter of interest to Danielle Vekich Principal at Washington Elementary School at . Current employees of Centralia School District need only to send a letter of interest to Danielle Vekich.