Paraeducator(s)
Cle Elum, WA - USA
Job Summary
THESE ARE CONTINUING POSITIONS FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR.
NOTE:These positions are open to qualified CERSDemployees from August 5 - 11 2026 . Applications received from out of district candidates will not be considered until August 12. Applications will be reviewed as submitted. This posting is forup to four paraeducator positionsthat may be assigned acrossall grade levels (PreK12). Positions may support students inspecial education Learning Assistance Program (LAP) or Title Iand may include providingacademic intervention social-emotional and behavioral support or one-to-one student assistance depending on district and student needs.
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator / Program Director
MINIMUM EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- 18 years of age or olderAND
- High School Diploma or equivalentAND
- One of the following: AA degree from accredited college or university; 72 quarter or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher at accredited college or university; passing score on paraeducator assessment test; OR completed apprenticeship as a paraeducator in an approved and registered program (requirements per Title I Section 1119(g))
Areas of Responsibility May Include:
- Assisting with planning and carrying out individual student learning objectives
- Assisting students in the subjects of reading writing math or social as directed
- Assisting with maintaining necessary paperwork associated with timelines and instructional progression and with preparation of materials
- Supervision duties as assigned within or outside the school building which may include recess and/or lunch supervision
- Assisting with parent communication.
- Using office equipment (copier computer etc.) as needed to assist in meeting classroom/instructional needs
- Provide job coaching for students
- Assisting with self-help skills and life skills
- Assisting in the office with filing phones and/or other student/building related office work
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
- Two years of study at institution of higher education OR Associate Degree (or higher) OR a formal assessment option as listed for para educators in
- Successful experience working with children
- Current CPR First Aide card preferred
- Clerical/computer skills preferred
- Ability to work cooperatively and courteously
- Typical para educator duties require staff to lift up to 75 lbs stand and move about frequently and to operate various types of machines and equipment used in classrooms and school buildings.
In addition to the basic para educator duties listed above staff assigned to or hired as a para educator assisting special needs students may include but are not limited to some of the following duties and responsibilities.
- Assisting with wheelchair bound students as needed
- Assisting students with physical needs such as placing on toilet changing diaper washing etc.
- Assisting with planning and carrying out of IEPs
- Assisting with administering medication and catheterization under the direction of the school nurse (training provided)
- Observing and work with the therapist in carrying out a planned program of therapy
- Assisting with any other special education program related tasks assigned by the Program Director Building Administrator teacher or school healthcare staff.
Terms of Employment/Benefits:
- Affiliation: PSE Classified Union
- Days: 6.5 hours a day 5 days a week
- Hourly rate enhancement: credit for college degrees or certifications per PSE contract.Max hourly wage is with 25 years of experience. Depending on the student(s) you are working with you may receive either an additional stipend of $0.75 $1.00 or $1.50 per hour when working with those student(s).
- Contract: 192Day classified contracted calendar
- Benefits: Medical dental vision disability and life insurance through SEBB*
- Sick/Personal Days: up to 12 sick days per school year and up to 3 personal days per year.
- Retirement: Twoplan choice available with DRS Plan 2 and 3.
- Holidays:Up to 11 holidays per year.
- A post offer physical is required by our ESD105 Workers Co-Op.
Start Date:
- August 31st 2026.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts functions or working conditions associates with this job. This job description is not a contract of employment a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as is deems advisable.
*Benefits through SEBB is determined by the number of hours an employee is anticipated to work during the school year. Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a school year(September 1 through August 31) is eligible for benefits.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Cle Elum-Roslyn School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity creed religion color national origin immigration or citizenship status age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity homelessness disability neurodivergence 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:
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Name and/or Title:Sara Sahlinger HR Director
Address:4244 Bullfrog Road Cle Elum WA 98922
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Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Name and/or Title:Carrieanne Selzler Assistant Superintendent
Address:4244 Bullfrog Road Cle Elum WA 98922
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Email:
Title IX Coordinator
Name and/or Title:Sara Sahlinger HR Director
Address:4244 Bullfrog Road Cle Elum WA 98922
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*Benefits through SEBB is determined by the number of hours an employee is anticipated to work during the school year. Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a school year(September 1 through August 31) is eligible for benefits.
Required Experience:
IC