Paraeducator ALE

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following classified position:
2026 - 2027
East Grays Harbor High School
Paraeducator - ALE

Date Posted: 0

Category: Classified

EESP 2025-2026 Salary Schedule Rate Range:

• $25.23 - $28.98 per hour
• Will be updated per EESP CBA Salary Schedule 2026-2027

Assignment:

• Mon Fri; 6.5 hours per day

Benefits Include:

• Twelve (12) Days Sick Leave per school year
• Two (2) Personal Leave Days with pay per year
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
• DCP - Deferred Compensation Program
• Washington Paid Family Medical Leave
• Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic Life; AD&D; LTD Insurance; FSA and DCAP

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
  • A passing score of 455 on the ETS Para Pro Assessment
• 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 are essential functions of this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work with students in a group setting to provide academic support
• Provide support during classroom activities and field trips
• Follows the direction of the certificated staff
• Able to support the meeting of ALE goals
• Functional member of the building ALE team
• Seeks out strategies to improve student interactions
• 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
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated competence in basic academic/communication skills appropriate to site assignment

Responsibilities:

Work with the ALE programs of Elma School District. Duties include but not limited to:

• Assist ALE instructors in supporting students with GED testing test proctoring and learning plans.
• Assist with maintaining classroom discipline promoting respect and addressing any behavioral concerns in line with school policies and procedures.
• Help manage materials equipment and classroom tools ensuring safety protocols are followed particularly during hands-on technical or vocational tasks.
• Monitor student behavior and intervene when necessary following appropriate protocols to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
• Provide feedback to the instructor about student performance behavior and any challenges that may need additional attention.
• Assist in facilitating student-led conferences workshops or events designed to increase awareness of postsecondary opportunities.

Application Process:
Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest and must have an updated resume with an Elma School District #68 job application on file with the Human Resources Officer at by the closing date.
To apply visit and create an account for those interested in the open position. Required attachments: Cover Letter Resume Two (2) Letters of Recommendation or Reference Forms College Transcript or ETS Para Pro Assessment.

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