Substitute Paraprofessional

Date Posted: 9/29/2025

Location
:
District Wide

Position Type
:
Temporary

Hourly Pay
: $23.44/hour

Are you interested in making a difference? We are seeking Substitute Paraprofessionals to join our team!

Substitute Paraprofessionals perform a variety of instructional and/or support duties to assist the school and teachers in instruction, supervision, education and support of all students in the classroom, in small groups or one‑on‑one teacher to student situations.

Substitute Paraprofessional daily activities can include the following:

• Oversee student safety by such activities as recess and playground supervision, bus duty, crossing guard duty, hallway supervision, etc. Takes steps to intervene when students are not in control or may be in dangerous or unsafe situations.
  
  Works collaboratively by assisting teachers in assessment, curriculum implementation, student interactions, enforcing safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of student in the classroom. Such assistance may be provided in the classrooms and in one‑on‑one or small group situations.
• Provide instructional support and direct services for students, including students with IEPs and 504 plans, in large groups, small groups and one‑on‑one situations.
• Supports students in transitions into and out of classrooms. May escort students in one‑on‑one or small groups to and from recess and playground, to and from bus locations, and may be required to ride on the bus with student(s).
• Monitor and collect data on students' academic and behavior progress. Communicates with students, parents, and community members with respect and confidentiality and consistent with the direction and guidance of staff, administrators, and school/district policies and procedures.
• Assist students with common daily tasks such as eating, dressing, toileting, to include diapering. Teach independent living skills such as cooking, laundry, general personal hygiene and cleanliness.
• Works collaboratively by assisting teachers in student interactions, enforcing safe behaviors, and enhancing social growth of students in the classroom. Such assistance may be provided in one‑on‑one or small group situations.

Please see attached complete job description.

Steilacoom Historical School District provides equal access to all programs or activities without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, 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.

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

Postings current as of 2/20/2026 1:56:30 AM CST.