2526-71 - Para Educator 3 - Fisher Elementary

Lynden School District • Lynden, WA • 7h ago

Job Posting #2526-71

Position: Para Educator 3 --Fisher Elementary School -- (2 Positions Available)

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Must meet "highly qualified" requirement in one of the following ways:

All newly hired Para Educators will need a high school diploma or its equivalent and have completed two years of college or an associate's degree. If you do not have two years of college, you must have passed the ETS test for paraprofessional. Documentation of each of these items are required at the time of hire.

Ability and willingness to complete the State of Washington required fundamental course of study for Para Educator.

Experience supporting the needs of students with disabilities and medical needs preferred

Previous successful experience working with students in a school setting

Experience supporting students with limited communication skills preferred

Experience working with English Language Learners preferred

Ability to work in small group setting

Ability to engage and respond to students of a wide range of physical, social, cognitive and behavioral needs

Experience academically assisting students

Effective communication skills, organization, and teamwork necessary

Right Response/Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or equivalent training preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:**

Be able to contribute positively to a team effort

Relates well to students, parents and colleagues

Able to effectively communicate through oral and written language with others

Assist teachers in the preparation of relevant educational tools and materials for classroom use

Reinforce listening, verbal, reading and writing skills

Ability to engage and respond to students of a wide range of physical, social, cognitive, and behavioral needs in a Life Skills setting

Position could include lifting and transferring students

May assist high needs students with self-care tasks such as toileting, dressing, feeding, while encouraging them to learn to do these tasks independently

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Work Year: 2025-26 school year; 180 days per year; continuing position

Hours: 6 hours per day; 8:40 a.m. -- 3:10 p.m.; Monday through Friday

Starting Date: As Soon As possible

Salary: $27.65 to $34.65; depending on school district para educator experience

Benefits: This position qualifies for healthcare benefits (medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance), retirement benefits, up to 12 days of sick leave, and up to three (3) days of personal leave per school year. (Days of sick leave and personal leave are prorated based on employee start date.)

Affiliation: This is an LCEA represented position - Internal candidates with Lynden School District LCEA Para Educator seniority have priority. Internal candidates desiring consideration must apply by 4:00 p.m. on February 24, 2026.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Current employees: Please use Skyward-Employee Access to view and apply for online positions. Contact the Human Resources Department if you need assistance with access to Skyward.

All other applicants, including substitutes: Application details are found on the District website: www.lynden.wednet.edu{rel="nofollow"}.

Fingerprinting must be done as a requirement of your employment with the Lynden School District at

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