Behavior Tech Paraprofessional TEMPORARY

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following classified - temporary position:

Elma Middle School
Behavior Tech Paraprofessional

Date Posted:

Request Start Date: Approx.

EESP Salary Schedule Rate Range:

• $26.46 - $30.41 per hour
• Will be updated per EESP CBA Salary Schedule 2026-2027

Assignment:

• Mon - Fri; 6.5 hours per day
• Duration: Temporary covering leave (ends upon primary employees return)

Benefits Include:

• I-1433 Sick Leave the employee will accrue at least one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every forty (40) hours worked.
• Washington Paid Family Medical Leave

Job Summary:

The person hired into this position will serve as a behavioral tech paraprofessional supporting students with behavioral needs based on their IEP with supervision from school administration and Inclusive Education certificated staff.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Meets NCLB definition of highly qualified requirements:
• • A two-year Associate degree
  • 72-quarter or 48-semester college credits or
  • Received a passing score on one of the assessments approved by the PESB
• WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by the employee)
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position
• The safety and health of students and others is an essential function of this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work with students as directed by the classroom teacher BCBA and building level administration in the school setting to provide academic and behavioral support
• Provide support during classroom activities and field trips
• Safety Care trained or able to complete Safety Care training upon hire
• Follows the direction of the certificated teacher and BCBA
• Able to support the meeting of IEP goals and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP)
• Functional member of the building Inclusive Education team
• Seeks out strategies to improve student interactions
• Maintains schedule
• Reliable in demeanor attendance and collaboration
• Positive and flexible attitude with students staff parents and community members
• Willingness to work toward successful demonstration of core competencies
• Must participate in the Fundamental Course Training to gain the necessary skills to perform this position
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated competence in basic academic/communication skills appropriate to site assignment
• Other duties as assigned

Application Process:

Apply at .
Required attachments: Cover Letter; Resume; two (2) Classified Letters of Recommendation or Reference Forms; and College Transcripts or ParaPro ETS or Pathways Assessment Score.
Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest and must have an updated resume with Elma School District #68 job application on file with Human Resources Officer Tami Buckell at .

The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex race creed religion color age national origin sexual orientation gender expression or identity veteran or military status disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
504 Section Coordinator: Kathleen Gallagher
Title IX Officer: Dr Christopher R. Nesmith

El Distrito Escolar de Elma es un Empleador con Igualdad de Oportunidades. Se les notifica a los estudiantes familias y otras partes interesadas que el distrito no discrimina por motivos de sexo raza credo religión color edad origen nacional orientación sexual expresión o identidad de género estado de veterano o militar discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio en ninguno de sus programas o actividades y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados.

Las personas designadas para atender consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación son:
Coordinadora de la Sección 504: Kathleen Gallagher
Oficial de Title IX: Dr. Christopher R. Nesmith