26/27 SY SUBSTITUTE PARAEDUCATOR

Puyallup School District; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Puyallup School District is seeking qualified applicants to provide instructional assistance (often working with orthopedically impaired children) or building duty support for absent paraeducators across the district.

These positions are at‑will/on‑call for the 2026‑27 SY calendar, with a pay rate of $25.80 per hour, and require applicants to be 18 years of age or older and to hold a high school diploma or GED with documentation uploaded.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Graduate or GED with documentation uploaded.
• Ability and desire to work regularly (minimum 4 times a month).

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional assistance to students, including orthopedically impaired learners.
• Assist with building duties when paraeducators are absent across the district.

Skills

Instructional support

Student support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Puyallup School District is seeking qualified applicants with skills, abilities, and willingness to provide instructional assistance (often working with orthopedically impaired children) or building duty assistance for absent paraeducators throughout the school district.

Position Hours/Days

At‑Will/On‑call, based on the 2026‑27 SY Calendar

Position Rate of Pay

$25.80/hr.

Required Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• High School Graduate or Equivalent (GED) - Documentation MUST be uploaded
• Ability and desire to work on a constant basis minimum requirement 4 times a month

Note: Candidates who meet the Washington State Paraeducator Requirements, may also be eligible for temporary paraeducator positions and permanent paraeducator positions. Candidates who have the following will be requested to upload the documentation to their application.

• Qualifying (ETS) paraeducator assessment scores
• 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university
• Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or University
• Official transcripts with legend will be required upon hire.

Clearances

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Other Information

• This position is screened and hired by the Substitute Services Office ~ [e-mail]
• Selected Candidates will be contacted by Human Resources and will be required to complete the Substitute Onboarding Process, which includes
  • Onboarding Paperwork
  • Substitute Online Orientation
  • Substitute Onboarding Appointment (Includes scanning of fingerprints

Questions? Contact Human Resources ~ [e-mail]