Paraeducator - Title

Kent School District; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent School District is hiring paraeducators under the KAP Salary Schedule, with annualized pay spread through August and daily hours varying with student days. Eligible candidates must meet Washington's paraeducator requirements, including an AA degree or 72 college credits, or a 455+ ParaPro score with high school completion or equivalent.

If not yet eligible, applicants may still apply and test before hire.

Qualifications

• AA degree or 72 college credits from an accredited institution.
• ParaPro score of 455+ or proof of high school completion or equivalent.
• If not yet qualified, you may apply and take the test prior to hire.

Skills

Paraeducator requirements

Education

AA degree or 72 college credits

ParaPro 455+ or high school completion

Job description

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 starting, 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

Our core values drive our culture and answer the question, "How do we want to act, consistent with our mission, along the path toward achieving our vision?" Specific values are at the heart of our culture because they are levers that drive us towards achieving shared vision. Throughout this plan, three core values are prioritized:

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.