SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR - EXCEL

About the role

EXCEL = Exceeding Challenges through Education and Life Skills - provides services to students having moderate to profound physical and developmental disabilities, including some students who are non-ambulatory and non-verbal. Instruction and therapy focus on functional academics, communication and living skills.

Responsibilities

• Ride the bus as needed.
• May work primarily with one student.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Candidates must upload documentation verifying that they meet the stated requirements to be considered for employment.
• 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
• The Master Teacher Inc. Paraprofessional Online Training Program

Skills

N/A

Benefits

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

Pay

Hours: 6.95 hours per day (Includes 30 minute unpaid break)

Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:55AM to 3:22PM

Benefits

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