SCHOOL SUPPORT PARAEDUCATOR

Location: Kalles Junior High School – 26/27 school year

About the role

School Support Paraeducator position providing instructional and classroom support.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 9:15 AM – 3:00 PM
• 5.25 hours per day (includes 15 minutes of coordination time and one 30-minute unpaid break)
• 191-day calendar

Pay

PESPA Level 2 rate (see PSD Education Support Prof Employees (PESPA)-WEA agreements, salary schedules, calendars, and benefits).

Requirements

To be eligible for employment, candidates must:

• Be at least eighteen years of age
• Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent

Additionally, candidates must fulfill one of the following:

• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Earn 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher from an accredited college or university
• Score 455 or higher on the ParaPro Assessment (ETS)
• Score 220 or higher on the Pearson Paraprofessional assessment (not administered by PSD)
• Score 65% or higher on The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program (not administered by PSD)
• Complete an apprenticeship as a paraeducator in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council

Proof of Qualification

Candidates must upload documentation verifying that they meet the stated requirements, including:

• A copy of an official college transcript, or
• A passing score on one of the following assessments:
  • Education Testing Service ParaPro Assessment
  • Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment
  • Master Teacher Inc. Paraprofessional Online Training Program

If submitting an assessment score, proof of a high school diploma or its equivalent must also be provided.

Conditions of Employment

• Completion and attainment of the state-mandated General Paraeducator Certificate
• Completion of 28 hours of training on the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) provided by the district:
  • First two days of FCS training within four months of hire
  • Second two days within six months of hire, or by September 1 of the next school year
• Earn the General Certificate by completing ten days (70 clock hours) of professional development training

References

To expedite employment processing, provide a minimum of 3 professional references from current and former supervisors, including their email addresses. Contact these references and ask them to respond promptly.