Paraeducator; Preschool

Overview

Hourly Pay: $27.58 - $29.33* (temporary position). Paraeducators play an essential role in creating a positive, welcoming environment for students. They are often the first face and voice students encounter when they come into the school and provide the first impression of the school culture and climate. They are an integral part of the operations of our schools and help create a positive environment to support success for ALL students.

Temporary

Start Date:

February 9, 2026
End Date:
June 12, 2026
Hours Per Day: 3.75 hours/day
Days Per Year: 152 days (M, T, Th,

F)

Location:

Chloe Clark Elementary

Paraeducators play an essential role in supporting students in the school setting and contributing to a positive school culture and climate. The role involves assisting in the operation of our schools to support student success for ALL students.

Are you interested in making a difference? We are seeking a para educator to serve in our special education preschool. Please see below minimum qualifications:

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must meet one of the following:
• An associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or
• Received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service (ETS) para educator assessment; or
• Earned 72 quarter or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; or
• Completed an apprenticeship as a para educator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.
• Successful experience or demonstrated commitment toward working with culturally and racially diverse students, families and communities.
• Possess or qualify to attain a General Para educator Certificate within the required state timeline.
• General experience or training of instructional methodologies in reading, writing and math.
• Demonstrated skill or experience supporting and contributing to the success of students with disabilities.
• Ability to complete training dependent on assignment, this may include de-escalation training.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others.
• Strong relationship building skills to work with other educators and partners to provide services.
• Ability to follow written and verbal direction and take the initiative to seek clarity and take action when needed.
• Ability to work with minimal direction and use sound judgement and decision making.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, work effectively under pressure, and remain flexible.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
• Ability to obtain a Type 2 driver s license.

Please See Attached Job Description.

Internal candidates will receive first consideration.

Steilacoom Historical School District No. 1 provides equal access to all programs or activities without discrimination based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, 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.

Allegations or concerns can be reported to Susanne Beauchaine at 511 Chambers Street, Steilacoom 98388,  or sbeauchaine.wa.us.