Paraeducator 2

Position Information:

Des Moines Elementary Schoolis seeking multiple Paraeducatorsto join their team for the 2026-2027 school year!

SUMMARY: The job of Paraeducator 2 provides support to the schools instructional program with specific responsibilities for working with individuals and/or small groups of students to assist in improving student achievement and implementing individual plans for instruction. The role of Paraeducator 2 is differentiated from paraeducator 1 in their responsibilities include the support of the documented health and safety needs of students requiring physical addition Paraeducator 2 provides support for the operational duties within a school monitors student behavior across school settings and may also support in student safety personal care behavioral and physical supports that may require unassisted lifting up to 50 pounds.

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BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY:Eligible Highline Public School employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package. Check them out here!

NOTE: Highline Public Schools District #401 reserves the right to privilege current employees in the hiring process. Individual positions may be filled via one the following processes: external hires internal hires internal displacements or internal voluntary transfers.

OUR PROMISE: Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name strength and need and graduates prepared for the future they choose.

The Highline Strategic Plan is centered on Our 2023 the strategic plan was updated to prioritize our work through 2026 identifying four bold goals:

• Culture of Belonging: A culture where all are welcome valued and safe.
• Innovative Learning: Academic experiences that engage empower and challenge every student.
• Bilingual & Biliterate: Multicultural skills that enable students to live work and communicate across cultures.
• Future Ready: Students explore possibilities and develop mindsets that prepare them for a changing future.

Highline Public Schools District #401 complies with all federal rules and regulations as well as state laws on discrimination and does not discriminate in admission access treatment or employment in education programs or hiring practices on the basis of race ethnicity creed religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation gender expression gender identity homelessness immigration or citizenship status marital status honorably-discharged veteran or military 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. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular activities. Highline Public Schools also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For the purposes of nondiscrimination neurodivergence shall be defined as neurological differences including but not limited to autism spectrum disorder dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Neurodivergent individuals may or may not identify as person having inquiries should contact:Age Discrimination Act Americans with Disabilities Act Affirmative Action and Civil Rights Act (employees): Executive Director of Human Resources 206.631.3008; Civil Rights Act (students) and Title IX: District Ombudsman 206.631.3104;; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act: Health & Social Services Compliance Manager 206.631.3011; Address: 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW Burien WA 98166.