SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPORT CENTER PARAEDUCATOR -

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

• Provide academic instruction to students with disabilities.
• Implement modified curriculum as needed.
• Support students in developing functional academics, daily living skills, prevocational/vocational skills, behavior skills, and social skills.
• Ride the bus to transport students to and from school.
• Work primarily with one student, with flexibility to assist multiple students as needed.

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

Skills

N/A

Benefits

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

Pay

$15.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:05AM-3:32PM