<p>Position Type:</p> <p>Instructional Support/Paraeducator I</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>5/11/2026</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>La Center High School, La Center, WA</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>Upon Hire</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>Open Until Filled</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>The La Center School District has an opportunity for a Paraeducator I to support students in a Resource Room environment at La Center High School during an upcoming leave of absence.</p> <p>Our Mission: The mission of the La Center School District is to create a supportive learning environment that empowers students to reach their fullest potential. We will do this in partnership with families, the community, staff and students to develop confident and self-reliant lifelong learners who can thrive in a rapidly changing, more technologically advanced and diverse society.</p> <p>Position Summary: Under the supervision of the building principal, the Paraeducator I supports the district's mission by providing academic and supervisory support to students in an atmosphere of warmth, cooperation and service to others. The Paraeducator I works in various school settings including classrooms, the playground and cafeteria.</p> <p>Terms of Employment: This is a leave replacement position tentatively scheduled to end on June 2, 2026. The current work schedule is 8:40 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. on regular student attendance days, 9:40 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. on late start days, and 8:40 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. on early release days. Schedules are subject to change based on the needs of the district.</p> <ul> <li>Selected candidates may undergo appropriate applicant testing prior to being offered an interview. </li><li>Successful candidates must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check and clearance by Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. </li></ul> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</p> <p>Duties will vary based on the assignment and may include, but not be limited to, the following:</p> <ul> <li>Provide instructional services to students under the direction of the certificated staff member </li><li>Perform student observation and assessment; provide verbal and/or written feedback to assist certificated personnel in evaluating students </li><li>Facilitate small group lessons to support academic areas as identified by teachers, coaches, or administrators </li><li>Implement academic instruction assigned by the teacher for individuals (one-on-one) or small groups to assist the students in meeting learning goals </li><li>Provide 1:1 student support as needed </li><li>Monitor students within a variety of school settings including, but not limited to, classrooms, playground, cafeteria, restrooms, hallways, bus loading zones, and parking lots </li><li>Attend training meetings to broaden expertise in working with remedial students </li><li>Participate as a member of the education team; may attend parent conferences at the discretion of the principal </li><li>Administer tests, collect data, and report student progress </li><li>Maintain accurate data collection records and assist with completion of reports </li><li>Contribute to the collaborative effort of all staff to meet individual instructional needs of students through participation in staff meetings, in-service programs, workshops and seminars </li><li>Ability to participate in activities beyond the regularly scheduled work day </li><li>Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and community partners </li><li>Attend required trainings </li><li>Maintain a neat, clean personal appearance and traits of a good role model for students; work apparel should be appropriate for a safe and professional work environment </li><li>Provide a safe learning environment for all students </li><li>Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position </li><li>Perform other related duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Education, Training and Experience</p> <ul> <li> <p>Proof of high school graduation or equivalent and at least ONE of the following is required:</p> </li><li> <p>Associate's Degree or equivalent (48 semester/72 quarter hours) from an accredited college or university OR</p> </li><li> <p>A passing score on a state-approved Paraeducator Assessment</p> </li><li> <p>Willingness and ability to complete professional development courses required by the state of Washington towards Paraeducator certification</p> </li><li> <p>A valid CPR card, or the ability to obtain a card, is required upon hire</p> </li><li> <p>Successful completion of a basic skills assessment may be required prior to offer of employment</p> </li></ul> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>Experience working with students in a K-12 setting </li><li>Previous classroom experience </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Flexibility and an attitude of cooperation with the ability to move from classroom to classroom to provide services throughout the district </li><li>Ability to learn and utilize various computer software programs and assistive technology </li><li>Ability to understand individual students' needs and help them grow </li><li>Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a diverse population of staff, students, families, and community members while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor and supporting an atmosphere of warmth, cooperation and service to others </li><li>Demonstrated ability to treat all staff, students, parents, and community members with dignity </li><li>Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students and staff </li><li>Strong self-initiative with an ability to work independently with minimal supervision </li><li>Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a flexible and cooperative manner in order to build and maintain effective teams and partnerships </li><li>Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and analyze situations to define issues, draw conclusions, and determine resolutions and/or action plans </li><li>Punctual, with the ability to meet deadlines, adapt quickly to change and maintain flexibility in a dynamic work environment </li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality in all district matters </li><li>Understand and implement district safety procedures </li><li>Ability to incorporate working knowledge of Board Policies E-1 through E-4 into daily practice </li><li>Ability to learn and follow school district policies and procedures </li></ul> <p>ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS</p> <ul> <li>Depending upon the assignment, some sitting, standing and stooping may be required to attend to the physical needs of students including feeding, moving and positioning students and assisting with personal hygiene needs including, but not limited to, changing diapers and toileting </li><li>Some lifting may be required; ability to lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds with assistance is required </li></ul> <p>Salary: $19.81/hour</p> <p>Benefits: Eligible employees may accrue sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked under Washington State Law. Upon working 630 hours in a school year, eligible employees and their qualified dependents may be eligible for insurance benefits through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) which includes, medical, dental, and vision. Employer-paid long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance are available for the employee only. Optional benefits under SEBB include supplemental life, employee paid long-term disability, FSA and DCAP.</p> <p>La Center School District No. 101</p> <p>725 NE Highland Road*PO Box 1840</p> <p>La Center, WA 98629</p> <p>La Center School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, 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. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:</p> <p>Civil Rights Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator</p> <p>Matt Johnson</p> <p>Address: 725 NE Highland Road, La Center, WA 98629</p> <p>Telephone Number: 360-263-1700</p> <p>Email: matt.johnson@lacenterschools.org</p> <p>Section 504/ADA Coordinator</p> <p>Jami Phelps</p> <p>Address: PO Box 1840 La Center, WA 98629</p> <p>Telephone Number: 360-263-2131</p> <p>Email: jami.phelps@lacenterschools.org</p> <p>Title IX Coordinator</p> <p>Matt Cooke</p> <p>Address: 725 NE Highland Road, La Center, WA 98629</p> <p>Telephone Number: 360-263-1700</p> <p>Email: matt.cooke@lacenterschools.org</p>