6.25 Hour Paraprofessional Nine Mile Falls Elementary

Job Posting # 31-26/27

Job Title: NMFE Elementary Paraprofessional (6.25 hrs. Per Day Mon-Wed and Fri / 6.0 hrs. Thursday)

Open: 6/26/2026

First File Review: 7/3/2026

Close: Open Until Filled

This Work Matters in a Real Way

Some students come to school carrying more than what fits in a backpack. This role meets them right there. You become part of their day in a steady, reliable way, helping them stay connected to school when it would be easier to check out. The work is close to students. It changes depending on who is in front of you and what they need in that moment.

You’re part of a team that looks out for each other and pays attention to students in a real way. There’s room to speak up, to ask questions, and to lean on one another. What you do helps students settle and stay with their learning. You’re someone they come to recognize and trust, especially on the days that feel harder to get through.

Salary and Benefits

The Hourly Rate range for the position based on the 2025/2026 salary matrix is Min. $18.51 – Max. $24.15. Salary placement will be at Step 1 of the Nine Mile Classified Public Employees Association Collective Bargaining Agreement unless documentation of experience is received per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Collective Bargaining Agreement and Salary Schedules can be found on the For Employees page of the Nine Mile Falls School District website at 9mile.org. Nine Mile Falls policies and Procedures can be accessed online at 9mile.org under the Our District page.

Each employee shall accumulate up to twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. An employee employed less than a full work year shall be entitled to a proportionate part of the sick leave allowance. (Example: An employee working 10 months will receive 10 days of sick leave.) A maximum of three (3) Annual Leave days is provided for all employees based on the employee's scheduled employment hours per day to be used for an absence during work hours, or to be accumulated for the purpose of cash out, as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Employees anticipated to work 630 hours or more per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Standard benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and long-term disability. Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over a 12-month period are eligible for Retirement through the Washington State Department of Retirement Services.

Schedule & Location

• 6.25 hours per day, Monday-Wednesday and Friday / 6 hours Thursday Late Start
• 9:00 AM to 3:45 PM Monday-Wednesday and Friday / 9:15 AM to 3:45 PM Thursday
• Follows the 2026-2027 school calendar
• Location: Nine Mile Falls Elementary

Nature and Scope of Job

Assist certificated staff in supporting students in grades K–5 throughout the school day. The work moves between classrooms and small groups, helping students stay engaged, follow routines, and continue learning when they need a different kind of support.

You are part of a school team that shares responsibility for how students experience their day, supporting both academic progress and the social side of learning in a way that helps students stay connected.

Position Reports To: Heather Gamboa, Principal

Classification: Classified Paraprofessional

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Required Qualifications (Traits, Education, Experience, Training, physical requirements, etc.)

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet Washington State paraeducator standards through ONE of the following:
• • ETS ParaPro Assessment (455)
  • Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment (220)
  • Master Teacher Paraeducator Online Training Program (65 percent)
  • Associate of Arts degree
  • 72 quarter or 48 semester credits
  • Completion of a registered apprenticeship program
• Ability to maintain regular, consistent attendance.
• Competent in basic math, reading, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow ethical guidelines.
• Ability to respond appropriately to aggressive or disruptive behaviors after district-provided training.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform bending, kneeling, and mobility support.
• Ability to pass WSP/FBI fingerprint background check.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience and training in working with elementary-aged students.

Primary Job Functions:

• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning introduced by certificated staff.
• Provide specially designed instruction in both general education and special education settings, including accommodations and modifications.
• Assist certificated staff in creating strategies based on each student's needs, interests, and abilities.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.
• Inform certificated staff of student concerns or important information, including communication from families.
• Support use of assistive technology for communication and learning.
• Provide support to guest teachers during staff absences.
• Assist with classroom organization, clerical tasks, and instructional preparation.
• Provide general supervision in classrooms, hallways, and school grounds.
• Maintain accurate, confidential student records and data.
• Support daily routines, including snack time, toileting, and clothing assistance.
• Participate in school and district teams and professional development.
• Promote a safe working environment and follow district safety protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:

• Playground equipment
• Computer and computer programs
• Communication devices and various technologies

Environmental Demands:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform kneeling, bending, and mobility support
• Climate-controlled indoor environment with or without air-conditioning
• Fluorescent/LED lighting
• May be required to supervise outdoors or outside of school grounds (field trips, community-based instruction)
• Escort students to the lunchroom, library, recess, or field trips
• Manage the activity level of school-aged children
• May be required to sit and stand for several hours at a time
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions

APPLICATION STEPS

Submit a complete application through Red Rover.

Upon Hire
If an offer of employment is made, new employees must complete a background check for criminal history, including a fingerprint check by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful outcome of the criminal history background check and approval by the Nine Mile Falls School District Board of Directors.

In the Nine Mile Falls School District

… each student will succeed

… effective instruction is paramount

… quality leadership matters

… reflection improves our practice

… we are each other's best resource

… positive relationships are foundational to our success

We continue to act in a way that matches our beliefs.

For questions, please contact:
Kyle Stussi, Human Resources Specialist
(509) 340-4302

The Nine Mile Falls School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, 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:

Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Jeff Baerwald
10110 W Charles Road
Nine Mile Falls, WA
99026
509-340-4300
JBaerwald@9mile.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Michelle Mace
10110 W Charles Road
Nine Mile Falls, WA 99026
509-340-4300
MMace@9mile.org