Paraeducator - Resource; General Instruction @ SWE

Para educator - Resource (General Instruction) @ SWE #1592

Monroe School District Salem Woods Elementary - Monroe, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job : 5508551

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 22, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Prior to applying for a para educator position you must meet the following requirements:

Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent AND

• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, OR
• Have earned 72 quarter credits 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, OR
• Received a passing score on one of the PESB approved assessments (see Monroe SD employment information page for more information)

Location:

Salem Woods Elementary

Anticipated start date:

ASAP

Days per year:

180

Hours per day:

2.5

Shift time:

10:40 a.m.

- 1:10 p.m.

Position Info:

• Current PSE members must apply within 5 days to be guaranteed consideration for position.
• The screening of applications will begin on January 29, 2026.

Benefit Info:

• Benefits offered:
  Sick, personal, bereavement leave;
  Health Reimbursement Arrangement (VEBA);
  Employee Assistance Program;
  Optional Benefits:
  Additional life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance;
  Deferred compensation;
  Annuities (403(b), Roth);
  Medical flexible spending arrangement;
  Limited purpose flexible spending arrangement;
  Dependent care assistance program

TITLE Para educator – Instructional

REPORTS TO Building Principal

POSITION SUMMARY

Under supervision, perform a variety of instructional activities; assist in the conduct of student learning experiences; perform routine clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and complete other related work as required.

Preferred Education and Experience

A combination of training and experience qualifies a candidate for knowledge and skill requirements. A typical way to obtain required knowledge and skills is:

Experience:
• One year of paid or volunteer experience working with multi-age groups of children
• Education:
  • Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by training or coursework in child growth and development, instructional technology, or a closely related field

Special Requirements

• Candidates must meet the requirements set forth in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) by satisfying one of the following criteria:
  • Hold an AA or higher degree from a college or university
  • Have completed at least two years college with 72 college credits accrued
  • Have passed the OSPI approved test
  • Completion of approved apprenticeship program
• Candidates must also meet the following requirements:
  • First Aid, CPR and AED certification
  • Completion of all state required para educator certifications
  • Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint clearance
  • I-9 employment eligibility in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act
  • HIV/HBV training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)
  • Human Resources new hire training (obtain within 60 days of hire date – District provided)

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of:
  • Basic concepts of child growth, development, and developmental behavior characteristics pertaining to students in grades pre-school through age 21 including students with special learning needs and English language needs
  • Student behavior management strategies and techniques
• Appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar
• Basic arithmetical concepts
• Routine record management, storage, and retrieval systems and procedure

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively in oral and written form in English
• Demonstrate an empathetic, patient, and receptive attitude toward students of varied age, ability and cultural backgrounds
• Perform routine clerical tasks and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment
• Learn to utilize a variety of appropriate instructional materials and procedures in the enhancement of a positive educational…