Paraeducator | Intensive Needs | Class IV

Temporary - For the 2026 - 27 SY Only

Posting Period: Open until Filled ; Interested and qualified internal certificated staff (within the RCA bargaining group) must apply within 5 working days of the job being posted (Posting Date: 9/15/2026)

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Employment with Ridgefield School District is conditional on:

• An approved criminal background clearance through OSPI, Washington State Patrol, and/or Federal Bureau of Investigation
• Drug/Alcohol screening
• Completion of an Employment Eligibility Verification form (USCIS Form I-9) presenting proof of identity and employment authorization status
• Completion of all district-required training within sixty (60) calendar days from hire date

Continued employment expectations include: compliance with all District policies and procedures, Code of Professional Conduct, and all applicable state and federal laws; maintaining consistent presence at assigned worksite, regular work hours, punctuality, and regular attendance; maintaining any certifications that were required upon hiring; completing annual required training in accordance with District requirements; and obtaining or maintaining a CPR and First Aid Card, if required.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

Ridgefield School District No. 122 complies with all state and federal rules and regulations and provides equal opportunity in programs and employment and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin/language, marital status, HIV/Hepatitis C status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, creed, religion, age, veteran or military status, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, 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, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the USA and other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code. Our schools do not discriminate based on sex and prohibit sex discrimination in all of our educational programs and employment, as required by Title IX and state law. For information regarding translation services, please contact your school office.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Luke LeCount, Executive Director of Employee Services, Civil Rights Compliance/Title IX/HIB (360) 619-1367;luke.lecount@ridgefieldsd.org, Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Kalin Heath, Assistant Director of Employee Services, 510 Pioneer Street, Ridgefield, WA, 98642;(360)619-1314;Kalin.Heath@ridgefieldsd.org, and Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Curtis McConnell, Special Education Services Director, 510 Pioneer Street, Ridgefield, WA, 98642;(360)619-1348;Curtis.McConnell@ridgefieldsd.org

Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to attend a program or activity sponsored by the Ridgefield School District should contact the ADA Coordinator 24 hours in advance of the event to inquire about reasonable accommodation. Deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing, and/or speech impaired individuals may access Washington Relay Services by calling 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.