Paraeducator & Student Support Specialist

Tacoma Public Schools; Washington; On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Certificate program support

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools invites applications for a part-time Education Support Professional/Paraeducator position. The role supports students across classroom and home learning activities, with duties including supervision, data collection, and collaboration with families and staff.

Requirements include completing state paraeducator training and 28 hours of district-provided professional development; 6.5-hour on-campus day, 6.5 hours total, with breaks.

Qualifications

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; multiple pathways to qualification are listed.
• One year related work experience and/or working with students and parents is preferred or stated as acceptable.
• Certificate/paraeducator requirements including state mandated General Paraeducator Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and behavioral support to students in general education.
• Assist with onboarding families and communicating district procedures.
• Support learning activities and track student progress as directed.
• Supervise students during meals, transitions, and bus loading/unloading.
• Contribute to home learning activities and parent involvement efforts.

Skills

Child development

Education support

Communication

Attendance

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

72 quarter credits

apprenticeship

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools invites applications for a part-time Education Support Professional/Paraeducator position. The role supports students across classroom and home learning activities, with duties including supervision, data collection, and collaboration with families and staff.

Requirements include completing state paraeducator training and 28 hours of district-provided professional development; 6.5-hour on-campus day, 6.5 hours total, with breaks.