Para Educator - Building Supervision

About the Employer

Para Educator DLC/Building Supervision

Job Summary

The Paraeducator (Special Education) provides support and assistance in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students receiving special education services. The duties of the position may vary based upon specific assignment.

Essential Functions

Supports teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social emotional needs of students with disabilities. Provide instructional support and assistance in teaching and learning as needed in small or large group situations to reinforce learning objectives. Assist teachers with various duties related to the instruction of students such as observing, recording data, charting behavior, and classroom preparation. Follow and implement plans, procedures, strategies, or tasks as directed by an administrator or certificated staff. Follow district and local governing agency policies for protecting the health, safety, and well-being of children. Assist in maintaining safety, behavior, decorum, and order in common areas including, but not limited to, cafeteria, playground, corridors, study halls, gymnasium, auditorium, locker rooms, parking lots, crosswalks, detention rooms, and school busses. Understand and utilize the behavior management plans of the classrooms, building and programs being supported. Assist teacher with crisis intervention while following a student’s individual behavior plan or ERP (Emergency Response Plan) as written by IEP team. Provide any information requested by teachers/administrators for development of the IEP.

Work Environment

Northwood Middle School 6.5 hours per day, Monday – Friday/continuing M, T, Th F: 7:35 am - 2:45 pm Wednesday: 8:25 am - 2:45 pm

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Training

High school diploma or equivalent; current First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain promptly.
Para educators shall be required to be highly qualified upon hire into a continuing position as defined by state law. Completed at least 2 years of study totaling 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; or obtained an associates (or higher) degree; or completed and passed the ETS Parapro Praxis assessment (qualifying score of at least 455); or completed and passed the Master Teacher Assessments (2 assessments, qualifying score of at least 65%); or completed and passed the Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment: (qualifying score of at least); or have completed an apprenticeship as a Paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated skill in communicating effectively with all staff, students, and as a team member, both verbally and in writing Ability to work with students in a warm and confident manner Knowledge of student safety rules and procedures Ability to maintain strict confidentiality Previous experience working with students with disabilities is preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Terms of Employment and Salary

As outlined by and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) of the Mead Support and Service Professionals, policies and procedures of Mead School District. A typical school year consists of 180 days plus 10 holidays, September through June of each school year.

Application

Members of Mead Support and Service Professionals interested in this position need to apply for this position via the Mead.SchoolSpring.com internal link. Please complete the required information on the internal application, including uploading the required documents to your profile, on or before 11:59pm, September 16, 2026.

All other applicants interested in this position must apply for this posting through a link to our online applicant system found on the website at Mead.SchoolSpring.com. Upload the required documents to your application. Below is a list of required materials.
If you have questions regarding this process, you may contact Shelli Nemec at the District Administration Building or email shelli.nemec@mead354.org. The application, along with all required documents must be completed on or before 11:59pm, September 16, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Required Documents for a Complete Application
Your resume
A current letter of interest (cover letter), which speaks specifically to your abilities in the position for which you are applying
Three (3) dated and current (within the last 3 years) letters of recommendation, or 3 completed online reference checks (email addresses required for references) or a combination of 3 letters and completed online checks
Copy of your high school diploma or high school transcripts
A copy of your college transcripts or proof of passing one of the Master Teacher Assessments or Parapro test
Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted.
Employment is contingent upon clearance by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Mead School District #354

Mead School District #354 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status.

Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the District’s Title IX/Civil Rights Officer, Josh Westermann, Section 504 Coordinator, Heather Havens, and/or Affirmative Action Officer, Keri Hutchins, at (509) 465-6000 or via mail to 2323 E. Farwell Rd., Mead, WA 99021.

Persons who may need some accommodation in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources office at (509) 465-6010.

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