Paraeducator - General Elementary
About the Role
This position is for a Paraeducator at Sunrise Elementary School in the Kent School District. The role supports student learning and development within a school environment.
Schedule & Calendar
- Hours: 4.0 hours per day (average; daily schedules may vary based on student days)
- Calendar: 189 Day KAP Calendar
Salary
- Hourly Range: Min: $29.43 – Max: $36.18
- Placement on the KAP Salary Schedule is based on verified years of experience in an educational unit.
- Salary is annualized and spread through August.
Benefits
Employee Benefits are available as per the Kent School District benefits page.
Minimum Pre-Hire Requirements (must meet one of the following prior to starting)
- Associate (AA) degree or higher from an accredited institution, or
- 72 college-level credits from an accredited institution, or
- A score of 455 or higher on the ETS ParaPro Assessment and proof of high school completion or equivalent.
If you do not yet meet one of these qualifications, you may still apply. If selected as the finalist, you will have the opportunity to take the ParaPro Assessment prior to being formally hired.
Post-Hire Requirements
Upon hire, paraeducators must complete state-required training offered through the KSD Professional Development Team.
About Kent School District
Mission: Successfully preparing all students for their futures.
Vision: To produce graduates who are globally competitive learners. Through equitable access to high-quality academic, social, and applied learning, students are ready to excel in college, careers, and in life.
Core Values:
- Equity: Ensuring that access to quality staff, courses, resources, activities, services, and opportunities are provided for all students to succeed and grow based on their individual needs.
- Excellence: As a system and individuals, striving for excellence through the intentional creation of student-centered and efficient actions that operate with coherence.
- Community: Partnership with our community prioritizing proactive involvement of those impacted by school district priorities and decision-making.