SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR - WRAP

About the role

This posting is for the 26/27 school year at Dessie Evans Elementary. Flexibility to ride the bus is offered, and the position may primarily work with one student.

Responsibilities

• Rides the bus to and from work.
• Works primarily with one student.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One of the following conditions met:
• Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher from an accredited college or university.
• ParaPro Assessment score of 455 or higher (ETS).
• Pearson Paraprofessional assessment score of 220 or higher (not administered by PSD).
• Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program score of 65% or higher (not administered by PSD).
• Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

Qualifications

Candidates must upload documentation verifying their qualifications 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. Paraeducator Online Training Program (not administered by PSD)

Skills

N/A

Benefits

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

Schedule

Monday - Friday 9:00AM to 4:27PM

Pay

PESPA Level 3

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.

Benefits and Wages

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

Expedite Employment Processing

To expedite employment processing, please provide a minimum of 3 professional references from current and former supervisors, including their email addresses. Contact these references and ask them to respond promptly.

Additional Information

Your application is active for a period of two years, for the positions you have selected. All completed applications will be reviewed by the respective hiring team, and if you are selected for an interview, they will contact you directly by phone or email. Please ensure you continue to update your application to reflect any changes such as meeting paraeducator requirements, adding employment history, and supervisor/manager references. For further questions, please review How do I become a Paraeducator? or contact the Human Resources Department at personnel@puyallupsd.org.