Diverse Support Instructional Assistant - 2 positions JobID: 3765

- Position Type: Classified/ Diverse Support Instructional Assistant
- Date Posted: 10/12/2026

Woodland Public Schools - Diverse Support Program Paraeducator (2 positions)

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Position Title:Diverse Support Program Paraeducator

Posting#:3765

Location: Columbia Elementary School

Days/Hrs:M-F/ 6.5 hours per day, 191 days per year (180 school days and 11 holidays) for a full year.

Start Date:11/1/26

Pay Schedule: Link to Schedule

Benefits: Position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D;, and LTD through the School Employee Advantages Board (SEBB), effective the first day of the month after starting the position. The position is eligible for retirement through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

Job Summary





The diverse support program paraeducator works with our highest-need students, usually in a diverse support classroom and sometimes within the general education classroom as well. They assist the teacher in general daily classroom activities and care for the student's physical and emotional health, and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships. The work assists toward the accomplishment of the mission of Woodland Public School of preparing students for career, life, and college so they can become a responsible and successful citizen. Work is performed under the direction of the principal.

Qualifications

- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Required to have completed one of the following requirement: Either (1) documentation to support an Associate's Degree or transcripts to verify the comparable equivalence (i.e. 72 college quarter credits or 48 semester credits from an accredited university, college, community college or business school), or (2) ETS ParaPro Assessment with a passing score of 455( this can be taken at ESD 112 or at Lower Columbia College) , (3) The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program: 65% or (4) Completed a Paraeducator 2Apprenticeship Program.
- Required to complete 14 hours of theFundamental Course of Study (FCS) within the first year of employment.



This 28-hour course is required for all paraeducators within their first and second year of employment. The FCS covers topics such as cultural identity, instructional support, technology, and behavior management. Paraeducators are paid for FCS classes that take place outside of their normal work hours.
- Ability to work and communicate well with staff members
- Experience which demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and skills in working effectively in a team environment, providing support to achieve the desired goal(s) for the classroom and/or program area
- Possess excellent problem-solving, analytical, and conflict resolution skills and the ability to think quickly
- Successful experience as part of an educational team
- Ability to effectively communicate with and appreciate individuals from diverse, socio-economic backgrounds
- Ability to learn and use a computer monitor, keyboard, and appropriate adaptive technologies
- Ability to successfully implement educational programs and manage student behavior with direction from the classroom teacher(s)
- Ability to be flexible with assigned tasks and schedules
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Ability to move or physically restrain a child of the size required by the job
- Ability to independently and safely escort students around the school building and grounds
- Ability to observe the behavior of students, both visually and by listening, and to communicate those observations with other appropriate service providers
- Regular and punctual attendance

Preferred Experience

- Experience working with medically fragile students
- Experience providing for personal care needs such

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