SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR - ADVANCE

Puyallup School District; Advance (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Puyallup School District in Advance is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator to support a student under the PESPA program. The role runs 6.4 hours daily, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid break, and offers a 191-day calendar.

The position may include bus duties and focuses on independent living, community access, and vocational skills. Eligibility requires age 18+, a high school diploma or equivalent, and one of several qualification paths with documentation to meet state

Qualifications

• Be at least eighteen years of age.
• Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• ONE of the following: hold an associate degree or higher; earn 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher; score 65% or higher on The Master Teacher Paraprofessional Online Training Program.

Responsibilities

• May work primarily with one student.
• Flexibility to ride the bus.

Job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR - ADVANCE JobID: 7865

• Date Posted:
  9/1/2026
  
• Location:
  Advance
  
• Date Available:
  UPON HIRE
  
• Closing Date:
  09/08/2026
  

Posting: AP7865
Location: Advance
Position: Special Education Para - Advance
Rate: PESPA Level 3
Hours:6.4 hours per day (Includes 30 minute unpaid break)
Schedule:Monday - Friday 7:06AM to 2:00PM
Calendar:191-Day
Notes: Flexibility to ride the bus. May work primarily with one student.
ADVANCE = provides services to young adults 19-21 with mild to moderate developmental disabilities. Instruction focuses on independent living skills, community access, and vocational skills.
Minimum Paraeducator Employment Requirements
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 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 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 .

To Expedite Employment Processing

• Provide a minimum of 3 professional references from current and former supervisors, including their email addresses. Ensure these references respond promptly.

Additional Information for External Candidates

• Your application remains active for two years for selected positions.
• Hiring teams will review all completed applications. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by phone or email.
• Update your application regularly to reflect any changes, such as meeting paraeducator requirements, new employment history or references.