Paraeducator - Title/LAP

Kent School District; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Kent School District seeks a Paraeducator at Meridian Middle School to support students in 4 hours LAP and 1 hour Title I para duties, totaling 5 hours per day during a 189-day calendar.

Hourly salary ranges from $29.43 to $36.18, with placement based on verified experience in an educational setting. Salary is annualized and spread through August as part of the KAP Salary Schedule.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in LAP and Title I programs as a paraeducator.
• Collaborate with Meridian Middle School staff to support instruction and student needs.

Education

AA degree or higher

72 college credits

ParaPro assessment 455+ or HS diploma

Job description

Contract Type Continuing Hours* 5 hrs/day total*

4 hours LAP Para

1 hour Title I Para Calendar 189 Day KAP Calendar

Hourly Salary Min: $29.43 Max: $36.18 Salary Schedule KAP Salary Schedule

Step placement based on verified years of experience in an educational unit.

Salary is annualized and spread through August.

Benefits

• 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 opporutnity 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.

Meridian Middle 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. Through 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.

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