PARAEDUCATOR
This part-time assignment is scheduled for 6.5 hrs/day to begin with the 2026-27 school year. Medical, dental, and retirement benefits will be available.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST HAVE OR BE ABLE TO OBTAIN:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- AA degree and/or equivalent college coursework to equal a minimum of two completed years of college education or have passed the state paraeducator test
- Valid first aid card
- Interest in and/or experience working with students
- Interest in and availability for training opportunities
- Ability to work cooperatively with special services staff and regular classroom teachers
- Successful criminal background clearance
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE:
- Providing one on one and/or group supervision and assistance to students
- Assisting in activities directed by certificated personnel
- Working cooperatively with other staff members in a team situation
- Establishing and maintaining a positive rapport with the students served
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Lunchroom, recess, hallway and bus loading/unloading supervision as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
TO APPLY:
Please apply online through our website @ https://libertywa.schoolspring.com. Questions regarding this opening may be directed to Mandy Spears, Special Services Director, at (509)245-3211 x 2215. mspears@libertysd.us
CLOSING DATE: August 1, 2026
SALARY: $19.31 – $29.70 per hour
BENEFITS: Liberty School District offers a competitive benefits package to employees who work half-time or more. These benefits are administered by the Washington State Health Care Authority/School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
Medical: Choice of six medical plans. Employee cost is dependent upon which plan is chosen and which family members are covered.
Dental: Choice of three dental plans. Dental insurance is a mandatory benefit and is free to the employee and family.
Life Insurance: Basic life insurance in the amount of $35,000 is mandatory and is free to the employee. Additional/optional life insurance can be purchased at an additional cost for the employee and family.
Long-term Disability Insurance: Basic long-term disability insurance is mandatory and is free to the employee. Additional long-term disability can be purchased at an additional cost.
LIBERTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Liberty School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal in its programs, employment, and/or activities. The district will provide equal access to school facilities to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups. District programs will be free of sexual harassment.
The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Jerrad Jeske, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, 29818 S. North Pine Creek Rd., Spangle WA 99031, (509) 245-3211 ext. 2213, jjeske@libertysd.us; Kyle Dodge, Title IX Coordinator, 6404 E. Spangle-Waverly Rd., Spangle WA 99031, (509) 245-3229 ext. 1221, kdodge@libertysd.us; Cyndi Clements, Section 504 Coordinator, 29818 S. North Pine Creek Rd., Spangle WA 99031, (509) 245-3211 ext. 2217, cclements@libertysd.us. |