Special Education Paraeducator — Gateway Life Skills

Puyallup School District; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Puyallup School District seeks a Special Education Paraeducator for the Gateway program at Puyallup High School. The role involves supporting a student, with the possibility of accompanying them to activities, and helping establish access to adult services and life skills.

The position requires meeting paraeducator qualifications and the state required training; schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:01 AM to 2:55 PM, with a 6.4-hour workday and a 191-day calendar. Apply by the closing date.

Qualifications

• Be at least eighteen years of age.
• Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Fulfill ONE of the listed qualification options (degree/credits/assessments/apprenticeship).
• Provide documentation verifying qualification (official transcript or official scores).

Responsibilities

• Support one student as assigned, with flexibility to ride the bus.
• Assist in accessing adult services, volunteer services, community access, and life skills for Gateway participants.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits (100 level or higher)

ParaPro Assessment score 455+

Pearson Paraprofessional assessment 220+

Master Teacher Inc. Paraprofessional Online Training 65%+

Apprenticeship as paraeducator

Job description

Puyallup School District seeks a Special Education Paraeducator for the Gateway program at Puyallup High School. The role involves supporting a student, with the possibility of accompanying them to activities, and helping establish access to adult services and life skills.

The position requires meeting paraeducator qualifications and the state required training; schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:01 AM to 2:55 PM, with a 6.4-hour workday and a 191-day calendar. Apply by the closing date.