SCHOOL SUPPORT PARAEDUCATOR

About the role

This position is for the 26/27 school year.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers in the administration of instruction.
• Assist students with special needs as directed by teachers.
• Supervise students during recess and lunch periods.
• Participate in staff meetings and other professional development activities.

Requirements

• Be at least eighteen years of age.
• Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Meet one of the following conditions:
• 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.

Qualifications

• Candidates must upload documentation verifying that they meet the stated requirements to be considered for employment.
• 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 provided by the district.

Benefits and Wages

Refer to the PSD Education Support Prof Employees (PESPA)-WEA agreements, salary schedules, calendars, and benefits here.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 12:15PM-3:15PM

Pay

PESPA Level 2