SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR - DEVELOPMENTAL KINDERGARTEN
About the role
Special Education Para - Developmental Kindergarten at Zeiger Elementary. Developmental kindergarten provides services to kindergarten age students with developmental disabilities within a self-contained setting. The position includes flexibility to ride the bus and may involve working primarily with one student. Hours are 6.95 hours per day (including a 30‑minute unpaid break), Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:27 PM, on a 191‑day calendar.
Requirements
- Be at least eighteen years of age.
- Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
- Additionally, candidates must fulfill 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.
In addition to being at least 18 and holding a high school diploma or equivalent, candidates must meet 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.
Qualifications
Proof of qualification requires candidates to upload documentation verifying they meet the stated requirements. This includes providing a copy of an official college transcript or a passing score in 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
This position requires completion and attainment of the state‑mandated General Paraeducator Certificate. The Paraeducator Certificate Program offers statewide standards‑based training for all paraeducators/Education Support Professionals (ESP) and supports a career growth ladder for those wishing to advance as a paraeducator or pursue a teaching profession. Staff must complete 28 hours of training on the Fundamental Course of Study provided by the district. The first two days of FCS training must be completed within four months of hire, and the second two days within six months of hire, or by September 1 of the next school year. The general certificate is earned after completing ten days (70 clock hours) of professional development training.
Benefits
Refer to the PSD Education Support Prof Employees (PESPA)-WEA agreements, salary schedules, calendars, and benefits here.
Pay
Rate: PESPA Level 3.
Schedule
Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:27 PM. Hours: 6.95 hours per day (includes a 30‑minute unpaid break). Calendar: 191‑day.
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About the role
About the role
Special Education Para - Developmental Kindergarten at Zeiger Elementary. Developmental kindergarten provides services to kindergarten age students with developmental disabilities within a self-contained setting. The position includes flexibility to ride the bus and may involve working primarily with one student. Hours are 6.95 hours per day (including a 30‑minute unpaid break), Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:27 PM, on a 191‑day calendar.
Requirements
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