Paraeducator - Ready K

Renton School District; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Renton School District is seeking paraeducators to support students in public schools. The position requires a high school diploma and documented higher education credits or a ParaPro passing score. Start times may vary by location, and compensation aligns with district staffing standards.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Benefits and onboarding are coordinated through Human Resources, with further details available via the district HR contact.

Qualifications

• Must upload high school diploma.
• Must provide AA degree or 72 quarter/48 semester credits or a passing score on the ETS ParaPro assessment.
• HR provides information about ParaPro scheduling and testing options.

Education

AA degree or higher

72 quarter or 48 semester credits

ETS ParaPro passing score

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Renton School District 403

• Date Posted: 9/10/2026

*Experience for work in public schools will be granted for prior classroom experience for paraeducator positions or for prior office experience for office.

Start and end times may vary by location/school schedule.

Paraeducator Minimum Qualifications: To be eligible for employment, candidates must upload to their application:

• A copy of their high school diploma AND
• Documentation of one of the following:
  • a. A copy of an official college transcript indicating an AA degree or higher OR
  • b. 72 quarter or 48 semester credits earned in 100 level and higher courses OR
  • c. Official documentation of a passing score on the ETS ParaPro assessment (If you would like information about scheduling an assessment, please contact Human Resources at 425.204.2356)

Please see attached job description for additional information.

We are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and values of service, excellence and equity, and are highly motivated to change children's lives through education. We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience. We encourage applicants who may historically self-select out of hiring processes due to structural and historical inequities to apply. These include but are not limited to, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA+, women, veterans, and people living with disabilities.

Renton School District employee benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). ClickHERE for an overview of availablebenefit options.

Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Any employee who is scheduled to work630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Renton School District permanent employees only. Substitutes are not considered permanent employees and should not complete the internal application.

We're here to help! For questions regarding position qualifications or application process, please contact Renton School District Human Resources at [e-mail], or call our main number at 425-204-2350. For technical questions regarding the AppliTrack system, please contact the AppliTrack help desk using the Request Technical Help link below.