Paraprofessional Special Education Instruction

Position Type:
PSE Support Staff/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
2/26/2026

Location:
Grass Valley Elementary

Date Available:
03/04/2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Link to apply:

Hours: 8:30am
-10:45am MTThF

Salary: $23.88 - $25.34

Purpose: In cooperation with a classroom teacher, this person will assist the teacher by working with individual students or small groups to achieve academic skills. May also assist with classroom supervision, clerical duties, set up and cleanup of activities, or other tasks to support the teacher and students.

Essential Functions:
1. Work with students or small groups of students to deliver and /or reinforce academic skills.
2. Distribute and collect classroom materials as requested by the classroom teacher.
3. Assist with supervision of students as needed.
4. Assist individual students as needed with clothing, hygiene, or cleanup routines.
5. Work cooperatively with the teacher to ensure the effective running of the classroom.
6. Communicate with office staff as needed or requested.
7. Other related duties as assigned.

Successful performance of this position requires an individual who can demonstrate the following competencies:
1. Problem Solving:
Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner with minimal supervision. Gather and analyzes information and maintains confidentiality.
2. Interpersonal

Skills:

Remains open to ideas, exhibits a cooperative attitude.
3. Effective Communication:
Articulate and appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
4. Planning and Organizing:
Ability to organize and prioritize activities.
5. Quality:
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
6. Adaptability:
Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal effectively with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
7. Dependability:
Regular reliable attendance, follows direction, and solicits feedback.

Professional Qualifications:
1.High school diploma or equivalent required AND 72 quarter/48 semester credits OR AA/AS OR pass the state exam for paraprofessionals.
2. Instructional paraprofessionals, as defined by the state per WAC , are required to complete the Fundamental Course of Study and General Certificate per the state guidelines.
3. Experience working with children, preferably in an academic environment.
4. Demonstrated academic proficiency comparable to grade level and subject area assignment.
5. Acquire and maintain first aid/CPR certification.
6. Basic computer skills to include MS Office software.

Physical Requirements/ Environmental Conditions:
1. Stand for long periods of time.
2. Stoop, bend, walk, run.
3. Work in noisy environments.
4. Physically assist students.
5. Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:
Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 50% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Camas School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

This holds true for all district employment and educational programs. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX Compliance Officer:
Amie Stewart  Ext. 89960

ADA Compliance Officer:
Allan Fleck  Ext. 79974

Section 504 Coordinator:
Allan Fleck  Ext. 79974

Civil Rights Compliance Officer:
Katie Seidl  Ext. 74956

HIB Compliance Officer:
Derek Jaques  Ext. 77154

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/ RCW 28A.640 & ADA compliance officer and Section 504 coordinator.

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