Ocosta - Paraeducators (6hrs - 2026/27 SY)

The Ocosta School District is now accepting applications for two Paraeducators for the 2026/27 school year. This position is for at least 6hrs/day, Monday-Friday, 180 days/school year. The district is interested in candidates who are committed to students and to a continuing program of personal and professional growth.

Qualifications:

• 2 Years College (72 credits), AA degree, or successful completion of the ETS test.
• Valid first aid card.
• Washington State driver’s license.
• Successful completion of Washington State Patrol background clearance and fingerprint check.
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking preferred.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Be familiar with processing iReady testing and reporting.
• Establish positive relationships with high school students.
• Aid teacher in managing care of autistic students.
• Ability to work with body fluids.
• Prepares specified learning materials or equipment for use in classroom.
• Reports on learning or difficulties encountered by students to the certificated staff member.
• Assists with test administration.
• Scores objective tests according to procedures prescribed by certificated personnel.
• Operates automated instructional equipment.
• Ability to handle disruptions and behavior problems.
• Reports learning or other difficulties encountered by students to the certificated staff.
• Must be punctual and have good attendance.
• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned.

General Requirements:

• Must be a quick learner with good math and computation skills.
• Keyboarding experience required
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Ability to get along with students, staff and community.
• Ability to stand for up to 1 hour continually.
• Must have the ability to bend, squat, and stoop multiple times in an hour during the workday.
• Ability to walk for several minutes continuously at any given time.
• Ability be a positive role model and always have a positive attitude toward students.
• Computer and clerical skills as assessed by school administration, including the possible use of objective testing if determined appropriate by school administration.
• Follow all district policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Interest in children with learning difficulties.
• Patience with slow progress.
• Accept personal responsibility for the care of school facilities, supplies, and equipment.
• Work toward developing and maintaining, in oneself and in the students, proper attitudes, good work habits, and respect for the rights and properties of others.
• Operate in accordance with district and campus regulations.

Job Specific Requirements:

• Must have adequate and quick physical mobility.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation and benefits that are competitive with industry standards.
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Supplemental benefits available through the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)
• Retirement Savings Plans (DRS)
• Personal Leave
• Sick Leave

Employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and Sexual Misconduct background check.