SCHOOL SUPPORT PARAEDUCATOR

Puyallup School District; Edgewood (WA); On-site; USD 221,000 - 443,000; Full time

Job summary

Puyallup School District is hiring a School Support Paraeducator for Northwood Elementary. The position is 0.5 hours per day, Monday–Friday, with an after-school crossing duty.

The posting is for the 26/27 school year and requires meeting state paraeducator requirements and district education standards. Applicants must meet one of several qualification options and provide documentation such as transcripts or assessment scores.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• One of the listed credential paths to qualify as a paraeducator.
• Provide proof of qualification via transcript or test scores.
• Complete the applicable state training and certification requirements.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher

Test scores: ParaPro 455+

Test scores: Pearson Paraprofessional 220+

Test: Master Teacher Online Training 65%+

Paraeducator apprenticeship

Job description

• Position Type: Paraeducator
• Date Posted: 9/15/2026
• Location: Northwood Elementary
• Date Available: UPON HIRE
• Closing Date: 09/21/2026

Posting: AP7883
Location: Northwood Elementary
Position: School Support Paraeducator
Rate: PESPA Level 2
Hours: 0.5 hours per day
Schedule: Monday- Friday 3:40PM - 4:10PM; Crossing

Calendar: 191-Day

Notes: THIS POSTING IS FOR THE 26/27 SCHOOL YEAR

Minimum Paraeducator Employment Requirements

To be eligible for employment, candidates must meet the following criteria:

1. Be at least eighteen years of age.
2. Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Additionally, candidates must fulfill ONE of the following conditions:

• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Earn 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Score 455 or higher on the ParaPro Assessment (ETS).
• Score 220 or higher on the Pearson Paraprofessional assessment (not administered by PSD).
• Score 65% or higher on The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program (not administered by PSD).
• Complete an apprenticeship as a paraeducator in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

Proof of Qualification

Candidates must upload documentation verifying that they meet the stated requirements to be considered for employment. This includes providing a copy of an official college transcript or a passing score in one of the following assessments:

• Education Testing Service ParaPro Assessment
• Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment
• Master Teacher Inc. Paraprofessional Online Training Program

If submitting an assessment score, proof of a high school diploma or its equivalent must also be provided.

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires the completion and attainment of the state-mandated General Paraeducator Certificate.
• The Paraeducator Certificate Program offers statewide standards-based training for all paraeducators/Education Support Professionals (ESP) and supports a career growth ladder for those wishing to advance their career as a paraeducator or pursue a teaching profession.
• Staff will be required to complete 28 hours of training on the Fundamental Course of Study provided by the district. The first two days of FCS training must be completed within four months of the date of hire, and the second two days within six months of the date of hire, or by September 1 of the next school year. The general certificate is then earned by a paraeducator who completes ten days (70 clock hours) of professional development training.

Benefits and Wages

• Refer to the PSD Education Support Prof Employees (PESPA)-WEA agreements, salary schedules, calendars, and benefits here.

Expedite Employment Processing

• To expedite employment processing, please provide a minimum of 3 professional references from current and former supervisors, including their email addresses. Contact these references and ask them to respond promptly.

Additional Information

• Your application is active for a period of two years, for the positions you have selected.
• All completed applications will be reviewed by the respective hiring team, and if you are selected for an interview, they will contact you directly by phone or email.
• Please ensure you continue to update your application to reflect any changes such as meeting paraeducator requirements, adding employment history, and supervisor/manager references.
• For further questions, please review How do I become a Paraeducator? or contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail]

Attachment(s)

• Job Description - School Support Paraeducator.pdf