Cashmere School District #222
Cashmere, Washington
*PARA-EDUCATOR
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- Location
- Cashmere, Washington
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $45,968 - $53,331/yr
- Posted
- Jun 3, 2026
- Apply on
- www2.ncrdc.wa-k12.net
About this role
Position Information
- Position: *CLASSIFIED
- Assignment: *PARA-EDUCATOR
- Location: CASHMERE MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Group: EXTERNAL
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Application Deadline: Until Filled
- Category: CLASSIFIED
- Department: SPECIAL EDUCATION 6.5 hrs
Job Description
CASHMERE SCHOOL DISTRICT #222
Cashmere School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national
origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness,
disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated
youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator – Jeff Carlson, 329 Tigner Rd, Cashmere (509) 782-2914 [email protected]
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator – Andy Groce / Megan Carlson, 210 S Division, Cashmere (509) 782-3355 [email protected] /
[email protected]
Section 504/ADA Coordinator – Michelle Christensen, 101 Pioneer Ave, Cashmere, (509) 782-2710 [email protected]
6/3/2026
JOB POSTING
Position: Secondary Special Education Para-Professional Position (Location: CMS)
Definition of Position: To provide supervision and support services to students with special needs
Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal
Required Qualifications:
• Work collaboratively with staff
• Deliver direct instruction
• Communicate effectively with students, parents and teachers
• Provide student supervision at work site, both inside and outside
• Move and work in fast-paced environment
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• High school diploma
• Meet one of OSPI’s Para-Educator requirements: see additional
information below.
Desired Qualifications: • Experience working with students who have special needs
• Bilingual
• AA degree or 2 years college
• Understanding of Curriculum
• Ability to adapt materials to meet student needs
Essential Job-Related
Activities:
• Assist in the implementation of student Individual
Educational Plans and Behavior Plans
• Maintain data forms
• Transition between blocks of instruction, students, and
locations quickly and efficiently
• Work under the supervision of teaching staff with students
individually and in groups
• Fulfill requests and duties as assigned
• Ability to assist high needs students with their care
(toileting, behavior management)
• Annual completion of Safety Care Training, PDA training
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CASHMERE SCHOOL DISTRICT #222
Cashmere School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national
origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness,
disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated
youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator – Jeff Carlson, 329 Tigner Rd, Cashmere (509) 782-2914 [email protected]
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator – Andy Groce / Megan Carlson, 210 S Division, Cashmere (509) 782-3355 [email protected] /
[email protected]
Section 504/ADA Coordinator – Michelle Christensen, 101 Pioneer Ave, Cashmere, (509) 782-2710 [email protected]
6/3/2026
Paraeducator Employment
Requirements:
All employed paraeducators must be at least eighteen years of
age and hold a high school diploma or is equivalent. In
addition, a paraeducator must meet one of the following:
• Have received a qualifying score on the Education Testing
Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment
• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited
college or university
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at
the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university
• Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a
program registered with the Washington State
Apprenticeship and Training Council
Terms of Contract:
Salary: $22.10 - $25.64 per hour
Length of Contract: 6.5 hours per day/ 193 days per year, Continuing contract
Benefits: Health insurance benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability
plans through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB).
Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement
Systems (DRS).
Leave: Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave accrued per year and 3 personal leave
days.
Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/FTE.
Link to CSP Collective Bargaining Agreement
Schedule: Letters of interest and applications accepted through Fast Track
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Cashmere School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national
origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness,
disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated
youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator – Jeff Carlson, 329 Tigner Rd, Cashmere (509) 782-2914 [email protected]
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator – Andy Groce / Megan Carlson, 210 S Division, Cashmere (509) 782-3355 [email protected] /
[email protected]
Section 504/ADA Coordinator – Michelle Christensen, 101 Pioneer Ave, Cashmere, (509) 782-2710 [email protected]
6/3/2026
JOB POSTING
Position: Secondary Special Education Para-Professional Position (Location: CMS)
Definition of Position: To provide supervision and support services to students with special needs
Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal
Required Qualifications:
• Work collaboratively with staff
• Deliver direct instruction
• Communicate effectively with students, parents and teachers
• Provide student supervision at work site, both inside and outside
• Move and work in fast-paced environment
• Maintain strict confidentiality
• High school diploma
• Meet one of OSPI’s Para-Educator requirements: see additional
information below.
Desired Qualifications: • Experience working with students who have special needs
• Bilingual
• AA degree or 2 years college
• Understanding of Curriculum
• Ability to adapt materials to meet student needs
Essential Job-Related
Activities:
• Assist in the implementation of student Individual
Educational Plans and Behavior Plans
• Maintain data forms
• Transition between blocks of instruction, students, and
locations quickly and efficiently
• Work under the supervision of teaching staff with students
individually and in groups
• Fulfill requests and duties as assigned
• Ability to assist high needs students with their care
(toileting, behavior management)
• Annual completion of Safety Care Training, PDA training
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CASHMERE SCHOOL DISTRICT #222
Cashmere School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national
origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness,
disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated
youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator – Jeff Carlson, 329 Tigner Rd, Cashmere (509) 782-2914 [email protected]
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator – Andy Groce / Megan Carlson, 210 S Division, Cashmere (509) 782-3355 [email protected] /
[email protected]
Section 504/ADA Coordinator – Michelle Christensen, 101 Pioneer Ave, Cashmere, (509) 782-2710 [email protected]
6/3/2026
Paraeducator Employment
Requirements:
All employed paraeducators must be at least eighteen years of
age and hold a high school diploma or is equivalent. In
addition, a paraeducator must meet one of the following:
• Have received a qualifying score on the Education Testing
Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment
• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited
college or university
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at
the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university
• Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a
program registered with the Washington State
Apprenticeship and Training Council
Terms of Contract:
Salary: $22.10 - $25.64 per hour
Length of Contract: 6.5 hours per day/ 193 days per year, Continuing contract
Benefits: Health insurance benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability
plans through the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB).
Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement
Systems (DRS).
Leave: Paid leave benefits include 12 days of sick leave accrued per year and 3 personal leave
days.
Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/FTE.
Link to CSP Collective Bargaining Agreement
Schedule: Letters of interest and applications accepted through Fast Track
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APPLICANT INFORMATION
Only completed applications received by the specified closing date will be referred to the screening committee for consideration.
Successful applicants will be employed on a conditional basis pending completion of the background investigation and sexual misconduct release(s).
Applications are retained and considered active for one year following the first submission.
Conditions of Employment
- Are you a US citizen or are you able to provide documentation which permits you to work in the United States?
- I authorize Cashmere School District to make any investigation of my personal, educational, vocational or employment history. I further authorize any former employer, person, firm, corporation, educational or vocational institution or government agency to provide the Cashmere School District with information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge the Cashmere School District and those who provide information from any liability as a result of furnishing, receiving or using this information.
- In the event of employment, I understand that if I provide false or misleading information, including omissions in my application or interview(s), I will be subject to dismissal at any time during my period of employment with the Cashmere School District. I will provide verification of my certification, education and experience. I understand also that any offer of employment that may be made to me is conditional and subject to the acceptable outcome of a criminal history background check and approval of the Cashmere School District's Board of Directors. I also agree to abide by all policies of the Cashmere School District.
General Questions
- Are you currently employed as a substitute in our District?
- Have you ever been dismissed or discharged from a job, or have you separated employment in order to avoid discipline or discharge? If yes, please explain.
- Are you presently under contract? If yes, with whom and what is your present position/title?
- Are you a former employee of the Cashmere School District? If yes, what was your position and name while employed with us?
- Have you ever been on a plan of improvement or probation plan? If yes, please explain the circumstances, including the underlying facts, place, date, and outcome.
- Have you ever resigned or otherwise separated from any employment (inclusive of regular or extra curricular positions) in order to avoid discharge or non-renewal? If yes, please explain the circumstances, including the underlying facts, place, date, and outcome.
- Have you ever been discharged or non-renewed from any employment (inclusive of regular or extracurricular positions)? If yes, please explain the circumstances, including the underlying facts, place, date, and outcome
- Have you ever been released from prison or been convicted of any crime? If yes, please explain the nature of the crime, the place, and date. A conviction record will not necessarily bar you from employment.
- Are you presently charged with, but not convicted of, a crime? (Exclude civil infractions, such as minor traffic citations). If yes, please explain the nature of the crime, place, date, and court. A pending criminal charge will not necessarily bar you from District employment.
- Are you able to perform the essential functions of a certificated/classified position with or without reasonable accommodation?
- Do you have a minimum of 72 college quarter credits from a nationally accredited institution or have you passed the ETS test? If yes, please provide a copy of college transcripts or ETS results for verification.
- What experiences (paid or volunteer) have you had working with individual students and/or groups? Please indicate grade level or age level.
- What experience do you have working with children who have sensory, mental, physical, or learning disabilities?
- Describe talents you have that would be helpful in working with students?
- Besides English, please indicate language(s) you are fluent in.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cashmere is a stable agricultural community of approximately 3,070 citizens, nestled in the foothills of the eastern slopes of the Cascades. The climate offers four distinct seasons with warm dry summers, cool snowy winters, and 300 days of sunshine. The community is in the geographic center of the state of Washington, approximately ten miles from Wenatchee (with a population of approximately 28,000) and a 2-1/2 hour drive from either Seattle or Spokane. Although the economy is historically based on the apple and pear industry, several small manufacturing firms also support the local area. The region is also an incubator for numerous cottage industries that add to the flavor of the community. Situated near the Columbia River, Lake Chelan, Lake Wenatchee, and Mission Ridge, Cashmere offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation - fishing, hiking, rock climbing, water and snow skiing, rafting/kayaking, and paragliding. Shopping, cultural interests, and professional services are available in Cashmere and the local area.
Benefits
For employees that qualify, our benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance and, if eligible, the Washington State Retirement Plan.Attachments
Cover Letter-Parapro*Resume-Parapro
Parapro Assessment-ETS
Letter of Recommendation 1*
Letter of Recommendation 2
Miscellaneous-Other
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