SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR - RESOURCE

Location: Firgrove Elementary School

Rate: PESPA Level 3

Hours: 6.4 hours per day (includes 30-minute unpaid break)

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, 8:11 AM – 3:05 PM
• 191-day calendar
• Flexibility to ride the bus
• May work primarily with one student

This role provides in-class or pull-out services to students with identified needs in all building locations.

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, 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

Proof of Qualification

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
• 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 the date of hire
  • The second two days within six months of the date 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

Benefits

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

Additional Information

• To expedite employment processing, provide a minimum of 3 professional references from current and former supervisors, including their email addresses
• Your application is active for a period of two years for the positions you have selected
• All completed applications will be reviewed by the hiring team; if selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by phone or email
• Update your application to reflect any changes, such as meeting paraeducator requirements, adding employment history, or supervisor references