Para - Specialized - Mountain Way Elementary

Position: JOB ID:1394 - PARA - SPECIALIZED - MOUNTAIN WAY ELEMENTARY
Location: Granite Falls

Position Type:

Classified/05-02 PARA - SPECIALIZED

Date Posted:

11/10/2025

Location:

Mountain Way Elementary School

Date Available:

WHEN FILLED

Closing Date:

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

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JOB  - PARA - SPECIALIZED- MOUNTAIN WAY ELEMENTARY

Contract Details:
This posting is for one (1) 180 day continuing specialized para for 6.5 hours a day, supporting students with special education services for current need at Mountain Way Elementary. This position begins as soon as possible. This position requires on-site work, working remotely is not an option. Any anticipated overtime requires prior approval and this position does not accrue comp-time.

Benefits and Retirement are determined up on hire.

Position: 05-02 PARA - SPECIALIZED

Work Location:

Mountain Way Elementary

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday

Work Hours:

8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Wage/Step Zero: $23.64 without degree and $24.14 with degree.

School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB): https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-employees

Department of Retirement (DRS): https:// SRS plans 2 or 3 for Classified Staff

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TRAITS THAT YOU MUST POSSESS:

* Proactive self-starter. A strong sense of taking initiative moving forward without waiting to be told what to do and how to do it.

* Flexible and can thrive in a fast-paced environment where you may have to wear several hats.

* Possess confidence while being humble: lack excessive ego or concern about status. Willing to share credit, emphasize team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.

* Hungry: always looking for more. More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. Constantly thinking about the next step an opportunity.

* Smart: have common sense about people. Good judgment and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of your words and actions.

THESE STATEMENTS MUST RESONATE WITH YOU:

"Yes, that is possible. Let me handle it, I'll figure it out."

"I am not sure, but I will find out for you."

"I have not done that before, but I can do it."

"I take a see-it, own-it, solve-it, do-it approach."

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

Depending upon individual assignment to general or special education classrooms, learning support centers, preschool and/or alternative classroom placement or communication remediation, the paraprofessional performs all or a combination of the following duties:

TYPICAL DUTIES:
To effectively perform the essential functions of any position with the District, regular attendance is required and expected.

1. Tutors students individually or in small groups in a variety of learning activities to promote student understanding of materials presented. Provides encouragement, reinforcement and achievement of educational objectives and goals defined by certificated teacher(s). May administer and supervise tests or other measurements. Depending upon assignment, may provide physical assistance to disabled students, such as lifting and positioning or assistance with personal hygiene/toileting.

May be required to restrain out-of-control students for safety.

2. Communicates with teacher(s) concerning individual student progress; adjusts methods to meet the needs of a wide variety of students; consults with certificated staff concerning remediation or enrichment activities.

3. Assists teacher in maintaining records, logs, charts, assignments and other records for assessment of student progress. May correct, score or grade tests, papers and assignments according to guidelines or instructions; may schedule appointments; may set up and run machines.

4. Monitors student behavior in classrooms, playground, halls, at lunch or breaks, at bus boarding areas, on field trips, at vocational work sites, and at other sites as assigned to promote safe and appropriate student behavior. Models appropriate behavior. Corrects behaviors and maintains discipline according to established policies and procedures. Instructs students in behavioral rules and codes for student safety, socialization and individual growth.

5. Assists students with the mastery of interpersonal and personal skills; listens to student confidences and refers problems to teachers, counselors, specialists or administrators as appropriate.

6. Establishes and maintains effective communication with students, staff, parents and the public, for student progress and safety and community relations.

7. Provides first aid to injured or ill students as appropriate.

8. Locates, develops, and/or modifies materials for student use, enrichment activities and special projects.

9. Prepares, duplicates, collates and distributes materials; operates a variety of office equipment.

10. Maintains physical appearance of classroom, hallways and other assigned areas; maintains, assembles and stores playground equipment as assigned; maintains supplies as assigned.

11. Serves as member of instructional team of the District such as attendance…