SpED Paraeducator - Adaptive Support Center (ASC)
Contract type: Continuing • 6.5 hours/day (average; daily schedules may vary based on student days) • 190-day KAP calendar
Hourly salary range: $30.89 – $37.99 (annualized and spread through August; step placement based on verified years of experience in an educational unit)
Requirements
Prior to starting, candidates must meet the minimum employment requirements for paraeducators in the State of Washington through one of the following means:
- Associate (AA) degree or higher from an accredited institution
- 72 college-level credits from an accredited institution
- A score of 455 or higher on the ETS ParaPro Assessment and proof of high school completion or equivalent
If you do not yet meet one of these qualifications and are willing to take the ParaPro Assessment, you can still apply. If selected as the finalist, you will have the opportunity to take the test prior to formal hire.
Post-Hire Requirements
- Upon hire, paraeducators must complete state-required training offered through the KSD Professional Development Team
About Kent School District
Mission: Our mission is successfully preparing all students for their futures.
Vision: Our vision is to produce graduates who are globally competitive learners. Through equitable access to high-quality academic, social, and applied learning, students are ready to excel in college, careers, and in life.
Values: Our core values drive our culture and answer the question, “How do we want to act, consistent with our mission, along the path toward achieving our vision?”
- Equity: Student equity ensures that access to quality staff, courses, resources, activities, services, and opportunities are provided for all students to succeed and grow based on their individual needs.
- Excellence: As a system and individuals, we strive for excellence through the intentional creation of student-centered and efficient actions that operate with coherence.
- Community: Partnership with our community prioritizes proactive involvement of those impacted by school district priorities and decision-making.