Montessori Education Assistant - Geiger Montessori

Montessori Education Assistant - Geiger Montessori

Salary

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Location

Geiger Elementary 7401 S. 8th St., WA

Job Type

Part time

Job Number

26-27-05315

Department

K12 Support

Division

Elementary Education

Opening Date

07/23/2026

Closing Date

8/3/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: September 1, 2026

FTE: 0.75

Hours per day: 6 working hours per day, 6.5 hours in building including a 30-minute duty free lunch

Salary Level: PA4A01 $27.75 - Base,

PA4E01 $28.50 - Base + AA, or

PA4F01 $28.75 - Base + BA/BS

Union/Days per year: Paraeducator, 192 work days, 10 month

Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.

Examples Of Duties

This position assists a certificated Montessori teacher and the Montessori Liaison. This position tutors students individually or in small groups; monitors students in the Montessori classroom, at lunch, on the playground or boarding buses; and provides general Montessori classroom assistance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Provides individual instruction in a variety of activities.

2. Tutors children individually or in small groups on a variety of subjects; compiles, reviews and records student assignments and progress.

3. Monitors student behavior in the classroom, lunchroom, and during recess; monitors students entering or leaving the building, between classes or boarding buses.

4. Assists Montessori teacher with classroom management; assists in preparing teaching lessons; duplicates, organizes, distributes and files teaching materials.

5. Assists in administering District tests; records student scores and reports results.

6. Assists Montessori teacher with student progress reports.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. Attends building staff meetings; provides information regarding students; attends program meetings, workshops, and school related activities.

2. Performs related duties as assigned, on a temporary basis, to assist the Montessori teacher(s) or administrative staff.

3. Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.

CONDITIONS

Required to concentrate on detail; exposed to high noise levels during children's activities; may be required to work outdoors in inclement weather; required to deal with upset students; exposed to infectious disease; may be required to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, climb, and/or be mobile.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

Associate's degree or 72 credit hours of post secondary education or passing state test to demonstrate knowledge and ability to assist in instructing students; one year of experience in working with school-aged youth, preferably in a Montessori classroom setting; some Montessori training preferred; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work and that meets federal and state requirements.

Licenses/Special Requirements

Assistants working with the health impaired may be required to obtain a first aid certificate and training in CPR.

Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Montessori philosophy and methods of instruction.

Knowledge of childhood academic, social, and physical development.

Skill in problem solving.

Ability to obtain, clarify and exchange information.

Ability to relate positively with parents and children.

Ability to organize and coordinate activities.

Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable, and regular attendance.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural setting.

Ability to participate as part of a team.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Tacoma Public Schools 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:

Civil Rights Coordinator, Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator:

Tiffany Davis-Brantley

253-571-1252, civilrights@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Section 504 Coordinator: Laura Tuman

253-571-1086, 504Coordinator@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Tacoma Public Schools

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1357

Tacoma, WA 98401-1357

www.tacomaschools.org

Benefits: This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.

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PAR1: Do you meet ESEA through 72 college level quarter credits, or an AA/BA degree, or ETS Para Assessment of 455 or better? Be sure this is noted in your application and on your resume and upload the documentation (transcripts/test results) to your application.

• Yes
• No

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PAR2: Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03

ALL1: Do you certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that your responses to the disclosure questions that you answer as part of your Candidate profile are true and correct as of the date of the application to this job requisition?

• Yes
• No

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ALL2: Do you certify that you meet each of the minimum qualifications for this specific position as outlined in the job description?

• Yes
• No

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ALL3: Do you certify that you are able and/or willing to perform each of the essential job functions of this position as outlined in the job description?

• Yes
• No

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PSP2: Are you able and/or willing to lift up to 25 lbs or team lift up to 50 lbs as needed?

• Yes
• No

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Which of the following methods do you meet to fulfill the minimum employment requirements for Paraeducators in Washington State?

• ETS Para Assessment of 455 Score or higher - I have passed a Board-approved paraeducator assessment (e.g., ParaPro, Pearson Paraprofessional, Master Teacher Inc.).
• I have completed 72 quarter credits (or 48 semester credits) at the 100-level or higher from an accredited institution.
• I have an Associates Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• I do not meet any of the above requirements yet.

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ESP1 Are you willing to complete the 28 hours of training for the Fundamental Course of Study requirement?

• Yes
• No

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ESP2 Have you completed the Fundamental Course of Study? If so, please attach documentation of completion of the 28 hours of training (OSPI Clock Hour Form). If you are working to complete the hours, please note that here.

Required Question

Employer Tacoma Public Schools (WA)

Address PO Box 1357

Tacoma, Washington, 98401

Phone 253-571-1250

Website http://www.tacomaschools.org/