SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR - DEVELOPMENTAL KINDERGARTEN

Location: Shaw Road Elementary – Developmental Kindergarten

About the Role

This position is for the 2026/27 school year and provides services to kindergarten-age students with developmental disabilities in a self-contained setting. Flexibility to ride the bus and the possibility of working primarily with one student are required.

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:27 PM
• 6.95 hours per day (includes a 30-minute unpaid break)
• 191-day calendar

Pay

PESPA Level 3 rate (refer to the PSD Education Support Professionals (PESPA)-WEA agreements, salary schedules, calendars, and benefits).

Requirements

To be eligible for employment, candidates must meet the following criteria:

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

Proof of Qualification

Candidates must upload documentation verifying 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.
• Complete 28 hours of training on the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) provided by the district:
  • The first two days of FCS training 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.
• Earn the general certificate by completing ten days (70 clock hours) of professional development training.

Additional Information

To expedite employment processing, provide a minimum of three professional references from current and former supervisors, including their email addresses. Ensure these references respond promptly.

For external candidates: Your application remains active for two years for selected positions. Hiring teams will review all completed applications, and if selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by phone or email. Update your application regularly to reflect any changes.