Special Education Paraeducator

About the Employer

Overview

Required Documents - - --- - --- - Three (3) dated and current letters of recommendation, or three completed online reference checks (email addresses required for references) or a combination of three letters and completed online checks. - Copy of your high school diploma or high school transcripts, uploaded. - A copy of your college transcripts or proof of passing one of the master teacher assessments or parapro test. - Verification Requirements - - 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. - - District Equal Opportunity Statement - n 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.

Job Summary

This position provides clerical assistance in the school building while providing student supervision and assisting in maintaining safety, behavior, decorum, and order in all of the common areas of the school.

Essential Functions of All Clerical Paras

• Provides routine clerical support in the school office or library environments including accessing, inputting, and retrieving information from the computer.
• Provides courteous, effective, and timely customer service.
• Answers basic informational and directional questions; refers questions and requests to appropriate staff for other services.
• Places and receives phone calls and records messages efficiently with high concern for positive customer service.
• Follow building/department operating procedures.
• Attend to detail, organize, and perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy while meeting deadlines.
• Keep documentation and maintain organized records on a daily basis.
• Operate standard office/school equipment (i.e. printer, laminator, copy machine, binder) and perform tasks using the computer, such as word processing and email.

Essential Functions of a DLC Para

• Supports teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social emotional needs of students with disabilities.
• Provides 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.

Education/Training

• High school diploma or equivalent. Transcripts required, or a copy of your diploma or GED uploaded to your application.
• Current first aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain promptly.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and ability to use PCs, Chromebooks, MS Office, and Google Suite software.
• 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.

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.
• A person working in this position will exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally while carrying, pushing, and/or pulling to move objects.

Terms of Employment and Salary

As outlined by and in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) of the Mead Support and Service Professionals and 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. The individual number of days may vary by position as defined within the CBA. The salary range for the position is: Min $19.86 - Max $23.01 (not including longevity). Salary placement will be at Step 1 on the scale for the position unless otherwise noted within the contract. C BAS and salary schedules can be reviewed from the Human Resources page of the Mead School District website at https://www.mead354.org/about-us/department-directory/human-resources/new-page Mead Policies and procedures can be accessed online at https://www.mead354.org/about-us/board-of-directors/board-policies

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 29, 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 29, 2026. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Required Documents for a Complete Application
• Your resume
• Your current letter of interest, which speaks specifically to your abilities in the position for which you are applying