SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR - SUPPORT CENTER

About the role

SUPPORT CENTER = provides services in academic instruction to students with a variety of disabilities ranging from severe to profound. In addition to instruction in academic subject areas, the program also offers modified curriculum instruction which may include a combination of the following: functional academics, daily living skills, prevocational/vocational skills, behavior skills and social skills.

Responsibilities

• Ride the bus to transport students to and from school.
• Work primarily with one student.

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

• Proof of qualification requirements must be uploaded.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

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

Pay

$18.70 per hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday 9:00AM 4:27PM

Benefits and Wages

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

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.

Expedite Employment Processing

• Provide a minimum of 3 professional references from current and former supervisors, including their email addresses.

Additional Information

• Your application is active for a period of two years, for the positions you have selected.
• Contact the Human Resources Department at personnel@puyallupsd.org for further questions.