ELEMENTARY OVERLOAD PARAEDUCATOR

Puyallup School District; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Puyallup School District is seeking a Paraeducator for Ridgecrest Elementary. The role supports instructional delivery, provides tutoring, and helps prepare materials for students. This is a part-time position with a 191-day calendar and specific afternoon schedule.

Candidates must meet the minimum requirements including education options or assessments, upload documentation, and complete the required paraeducator training. Internal bidding precedes external consideration.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must satisfy one of the listed qualifications (degree, credits, or assessments).
• Proof of qualifications: upload transcripts or assessment scores.
• If submitting an assessment score, also provide proof of diploma.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of instruction and tutoring of students.
• Prepare instructional materials as needed.

Skills

Tutoring

Material preparation

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or higher

72 quarter credits / 48 semester credits

ParaPro Assessment 455+

Pearson Paraprofessional assessment 220+

Master Teacher Paraeducator Training 65%

Apprenticeship program

Job description

• Position Type: Paraeducator
• Date Posted: 10/15/2026
• Location: Ridgecrest Elementary
• Date Available: UPON HIRE
• Closing Date: 10/21/2026

Posting

Posting: AP7941 Location: Ridgecrest Elementary Position: Overload Paraeducator Rate: PESPA Level 2 Hours: 3.0 hours/days; Monday - Friday Schedule: 12:30PM - 3:30PM Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday; 11:30AM - 2:30PM Wednesday & Friday Calendar: 191-Day Notes: THIS POSTING IS FOR THE 26/27 SCHOOL YEAR

The purpose of this position is to assist with the delivery of instruction to students. Responsibilities vary with the individual assignment but typically include tutoring students and preparation of materials.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION ONCE THE INTERNAL BIDDING PROCESS HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

Minimum Paraeducator Employment Requirements

1. Be at least eighteen years of age.
2. Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Additionally, candidates must fulfill 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.

Proof of Qualification

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
• Master Teacher Inc. Paraprofessional Online Training Program

If submitting an assessment score, proof of a high school diploma or its equivalent must also be provided.

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires the completion and attainment of the state-mandated General Paraeducator Certificate.
• The Paraeducator Certificate Program offers statewide standards-based training for all paraeducators/Education Support Professionals (ESP) and supports a career growth ladder for those wishing to advance their career as a paraeducator or pursue a teaching profession.
• Staff will be required to complete 28 hours of training on the Fundamental Course of Study provided by the district. The first two days of FCS training must be completed within four months of the date of hire, and the second two days within six months of the date of hire, or by September 1 of the next school year. The general certificate is then earned by a paraeducator who completes ten days (70 clock hours) of professional development training.

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

• 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.

Attachment(s)

• Job Description - Intervention Elementary Overload Paraeducator.pdf