SCHOOL SUPPORT PARAEDUCATOR - TEMPORARY

Puyallup School District; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Puyallup School District is seeking a paraeducator for a school-year, 191-day calendar, temporary position designed to support students and classroom staff.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications: 18 years of age or older, a high school diploma or equivalent, and one of the credential options listed. Documentation, including transcripts or test scores, must be uploaded with the application.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet one of the following credential options: associate degree or higher; 72 quarter credits/48 semester credits at 100 level+; or 65% on Master Teacher Paraprofessional Online Training.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

72 quarter credits / 48 semester credits (100 level+)

65% on Master Teacher Paraprofessional Online Training Program

Job description

Calendar:191-Day
Notes:SCHOOL YEAR ONLY TEMPORARY POSITION. WORKLOAD RELIEF

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

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

Additionally, candidates must fulfillONEof 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 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 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.