SCHOOL SUPPORT PARAEDUCATOR

Puyallup School District; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Puyallup School District is hiring a School Support Paraeducator at Woodland Elementary. The role involves supporting classroom instruction and ensuring the safety of students as well as direct involvement in educational activities.

Applicants need to be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and have additional relevant educational qualifications. Training and certification requirements will also need to be met upon employment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Earn 72 quarter or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers in managing educational activities.
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of students.

Skills

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

Job description

Overview

Posting: AP7675
Location: Woodland Elementary
Position: School Support Paraeducator
Rate: PESPA Level 2
Hours: 4.25 hours per day
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10:00AM - 2:15PM, includes 15 minutes per day of coordination time.
Calendar:191-Day
Notes:THIS POSTING IS FOR THE 26/27 SCHOOL YEAR

Eligibility Criteria

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

Additional Eligibility

• 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 65% or higher on The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program (not administered by PSD).

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:

• 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 benefitshere.

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.