Paraeducator III

Schedule

• Anticipated start date: 9/10/26
• Monday – Thursday: 8:50 am – 3:50 pm (includes one 15-minute paid meal and one 30-minute unpaid meal break)
• Friday: 8:50 am – 1:50 pm (includes one 15-minute paid break)
• Weekly working hours: 31

Pay

$27.36 – $31.97 per hour (2026-27 PSE Salary Schedule)

About the role

Under the direction of a certificated Teacher, this position is primarily instructional but limited to work within a Special Education self-contained setting (individually or in small groups), and will also assist with behavior and personal hygiene issues of high needs Special Education students.

Requirements

• At least eighteen years of age
• Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Meet one of the following:
  • Have received a passing score on one of the assessments approved by the Paraeducator Board (www.pesb.wa.gov)
  • 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

Upon hire, successful candidate must provide

• A copy of a high school diploma or high school transcripts, or acceptable equivalent document
• Official post-secondary transcript(s)

Benefits

• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, basic life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance provided the assignment is anticipated to work at least 630 hours per year
• Eligible for a 403(b) TSA Retirement Savings Plan
• Eligible for up to 13 paid holidays per year (number depends on employee’s start and end dates)
• Employees working 12 months per year earn 12 days of paid vacation per school year
• Employees working 237 – 260 days per year earn 12 days of sick leave
• Up to 3 days of personal leave may be granted each school year
• Benefits administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)