WAHLUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB SUMMARY AND DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

 

 AVAILABLE TO BEGIN WITH THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

 

                                                  

 

Position:                      Para-Pro /Instructional Aide- ECEAP Preschool Floater Position; 

                                     This position is a one year grant funded, non-continuing position that begins in the                                                  2026-2027 school year.

Classification:             PSE Union Representation Available, Classified Position; FLSA Non-Exempt

Reports to:                  Classroom Instructor, Program Director

 

Representative            PSE Union Representation Available

Group:                                   

 

Salary Range              Current PSE Contract Salary Schedule for Preschool Para

 

 

Benefits:  Benefits offered by SEBB (School Employee Benefit Board): Medical, Dental, Vision,  Basic life Insurance, Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance.  Retirement administered by Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Paid Sick Leave, Personal Leave, Bereavement Leave. Longevity pay may be earned after 5 full years of continuous employment.    

 

Terms of Employment:  Work schedule is that of our approved School Calender; 8 hours per day. This posiotn is a one year non-continuing position and end at the conclusion of the school year. If this funding does continue this position may also be available to continue into future years.

 

Basic Function:           Assist preschool instructor to perform instructional and support tasks related to the preschool students’ educational development within the total school environment.  Classroom assignments may fluctuate. Provide student academic instructional support in a variety of ways including but not limited to in person class/lessons,  using computer virtual applications and software to support distance learning. Bilingual Spanish helpful. 

 

Typical Work:

• Perform routine tasks in monitoring and assisting preschool-aged student progress in classroom and other school activities.
• Provide age appropriate, engaging, interactive learning which may require interactive play and mobility. 
• Assigned classrooms and locations may fluctuate.
• Proctor tests, quizzes, drills and other exercises designed by instructional staff.
• Score objective tests/assessments and record grades.
• Assist in providing family style meal service
• Use computer and software skills to enter and access a variety student records; provide virtual and distance learning. 
• Communicate in a respectful, friendly and helpful manner with parents as requested or assigned, keeping in mind that communications about a student's educational performance and progress lies with the preschool instructor/lead teacher. 
• Aid students with special learning needs by administering remedial work.
• Assist staff in the development of teaching aids and materials.
• Supervise students in halls, study halls, libraries, playgrounds, learning centers, and transportation areas.
• Assist in organizing and monitoring recreational activities.
• Accompany groups of students on field trips and other outings.
• Perform basic clerical tasks for teachers (catalog, sort, file, assemble, reproduce and distribute classroom materials, collect money, check out equipment)
• May provide for personal care needs of students such as diapering, feeding, changing.
• Provide social and emotion care of all students.
• May provide attention to the needs of disabled or handicapped students.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

  High School Diploma. Bilingual spanish helpful.  Two years of college level coursework or pass a basic skills test.   Required to complete State Fundamental Course of Study for paraeducators.  Successfully complete a written Spanish/English translation test if required. Experience with children or students in an educational setting and / or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences for preschool aged students preferred. Proficient and confident in use of computers and electronic devices and web-based applications including Google suite. Possess basic clerical skills and a familiarity with first aid procedures. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally with assistance, 20 lbs frequently.   Able and expected to attend work as scheduled. Able to model appropriate professional behavior. Ability to solve practical problems, apply appropriate judgment and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability/willingness to perform personal care functions for students such as, but not limited to; diapering, feeding, changing.  Ability to maneuver  to perform the functions associated with preschool activities including, kneeling, bending, squatting, lifting. Ability to work collaboratively, respectively and civilly with coworkers, students, families and community. 

Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and district records required. 

Required to participate and successfully pass a Washington State Patrol/FBI fingerprint background check.  Required to receive MERIT program clearance upon hire and every three (3) years after that. Required to obtain Food Handlers permit and adhere to safe food handler/serving requirements. 

 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 15% sitting, 35% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under some hazardous conditions. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistant; 20 lbs frequently; 10 pounds regularly. 

 

 

 

The Wahluke School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation including gender identity or expression, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, homelessness, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, age, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all programs and services. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance/complaint procedures may be directed to the school district’s Civil Rights Coordinator at lleitz@wahluke.net; Title IX Director at jesindola@wahluke.net or (509)932-4477;  Section 504/ADA Coordinator, at gcalaway@wahluke.net or (509)932-4565 or by mail at 411 E. Saddle Mt. Dr., Mattawa, WA 99349.

 

Wahluke is an Equal Opportunity Employer