SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR - RESOURCE

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Rides the bus to reach students as needed.
• Works primarily with one student, offering individualized support.

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.
• 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

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.
• The first two days of FCS training must be completed within four months of the date of hire, and the second two days within six months of the date of hire, or by September 1 of the next school year.
• The general certificate is then earned by a paraeducator who completes ten days (70 clock hours) of professional development training.

Benefits and Wages

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

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 9:06 AM - 4:00 PM

Pay

PESPA Level 3