Paraeducator - Title I
Contract type: Continuing (189-day KAP calendar, 6.5 hours/day average — daily schedules may vary based on student days).
Pay
Hourly salary range: $29.43 – $36.18 (annualized and spread through August). Step placement based on verified years of experience in an educational unit.
Benefits
Comprehensive employee benefits package (see Kent School District Employee Benefits).
Requirements
Prior to starting, candidates must meet the minimum employment requirements for paraeducators in the State of Washington through one of the following:
- Associate (AA) degree or higher from an accredited institution.
- 72 college-level credits from an accredited institution.
- 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 and are willing to take the ParaPro Assessment, you may still apply. The chosen finalist will have the opportunity to take the test prior to formal hire.
Post-Hire Requirements
- Completion of state-required training offered through the KSD Professional Development Team.
About the 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 life.
Values:
- Equity: Ensuring access to quality staff, courses, resources, activities, services, and opportunities for all students to succeed and grow based on their individual needs.
- Excellence: Striving for excellence through intentional, student-centered, and efficient actions that operate with coherence.
- Community: Prioritizing proactive involvement of those impacted by school district priorities and decision-making.