Paraeducator - LAP

Kent School District; Kent (WA); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kent School District in Kent, Washington recruits paraeducators under the KAP Salary Schedule. Step placement depends on verified years of experience in an educational unit, and salary is annualized and paid through August.

Post-hire, paraeducators complete state-required training through the KSD Professional Development Team. Before hiring, applicants must meet Washington's paraeducator requirements, with options including AA degree, 72 college credits, or ParaPro score of 455+.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• 72 college 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.

Responsabilités

• Post hire, paraeducators complete state required training offered through our KSD Professional Development Team.

Formation

AA degree or higher from an accredited institution

72 college level credits from an accredited institution

ParaPro Assessment score 455+ and high school completion or equivalent

Description du poste

Salary Schedule KAP Salary Schedule
Step placement based on verified years of experience in an educational unit.
Salary is annualized and spread through August.

*hours per day is an average - daily schedules may vary based on student days

Paraeducator Requirements:

Prior to starring, 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 you are the chosen finalist candidate, you will have the opportunity to take the test prior to being formally hired into the role.

Post Hire Requirements:

Upon hire, paraeducators will be required to complete state required training offered through our KSD Professional Development Team.
Martin Sortun Elementary School

About Kent School District

Mission: Our mission explains our fundamental purpose as an organization. Kent School District's mission is successfully preparing all students for their futures.

Vision

Our vision captures the future we seek to create for our students. Kent School District's 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

Equity: Student equity is ensuring 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.

Postings current as of 10/17/2026 2:10:52 AM CST.