Paraeducator - Title/LAP

Kent Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent School District is seeking a paraeducator at Meridian Middle School. The position supports classroom instruction with a daily schedule of 4 hours LAP Para and 1 hour Title I Para, totaling 5 hours per day.

Compensation follows the KAP Salary Schedule, with annualized pay spread through August, and requires meeting Washington state paraeducator employment criteria. Applicants may provide an AA degree, 72 college credits, or a ParaPro score of 455+; if not yet met, testing flexibility is

Qualifications

• Must meet WA paraeducator employment requirements.
• Options include AA degree or 72 college credits or ParaPro score.
• Willingness to take ParaPro assessment if not yet qualified.

Skills

Paraeducator duties

Team collaboration

Education

AA degree or higher

72 college credits

ParaPro test score 455+

Job description

• Date Posted:
  8/19/2026
• Location:
  Meridian Middle School
• Date Available:
  08/26/2026
• Closing Date:
  08/26/2026

Contract Type Continuing

Hours* 5 hrs/day total*
4 hours LAP Para
1 hour Title I Para

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 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. 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.

Postings current as of 8/24/2026 11:02:26 PM CST.