SCHOOL SUPPORT PARAEDUCATOR

About the role

School Support Paraeducator position at Waller Road Elementary for the 2026/2027 school year. This role provides 3 hours of support per day, Monday through Friday, during recess supervision as outlined in the 191-Day calendar.

Minimum Paraeducator Employment Requirements

• Be at least eighteen years of age.
• Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• 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.
  • Score 65% or higher on The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.
  • Complete an apprenticeship as a paraeducator in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

Proof of Qualification Requirements

Candidates must upload documentation verifying qualification, including:

• An official college transcript, or
• A passing score report from one of the following:
  • Education Testing Service ParaPro Assessment
  • Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment
  • The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator 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:
  • The first two days must be completed within four months of hire.
  • The second two days must be completed within six months of hire, or by September 1 of the next school year.
• Earning the general certificate requires completion of ten days (70 clock hours) of professional development training.