Elementary School Support Paraeducator (Temporary)

Puyallup School District; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Puyallup School District is hiring a School Support Paraeducator (Temporary) for Wildwood Elementary. The role is 6.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, aligned to the 191-Day calendar.

The position requires meeting minimum qualifications, including age 18, a HS diploma or equivalent, and one of several credential paths (associate degree or higher, ParaPro or similar tests, or WA apprenticeship).

Qualifications

• Be at least eighteen years of age.
• Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• One of the following: associate degree or higher; 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher; ParaPro Assessment score 455+; Pearson Paraprofessional assessment score 220+ (not PSD); Master Teacher Paraprofessional Online Training Program 65%+; apprenticeship registered with WA State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits (100 level+ from accredited college/university)

Score 455+ on ParaPro Assessment (ETS)

Score 220+ on Pearson Paraprofessional assessment

65%+ on Master Teacher Paraprofessional Online Training Program

Completed apprenticeship as paraeducator (WA State program)

Job description

Puyallup School District is hiring a School Support Paraeducator (Temporary) for Wildwood Elementary. The role is 6.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch, aligned to the 191-Day calendar.

The position requires meeting minimum qualifications, including age 18, a HS diploma or equivalent, and one of several credential paths (associate degree or higher, ParaPro or similar tests, or WA apprenticeship).