SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR - RESOURCE

Puyallup School District; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Puyallup School District is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator for the 26/27 school year at Walker High School. This role includes supporting students with identified needs and requires certain educational qualifications such as a high school diploma or higher and relevant assessment scores.

The position offers 6.4 hours per day and includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Applicants must have flexibility and may work alongside one student as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years of age.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet one of several educational or assessment criteria.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with identified needs.
• Provide in-class or pull-out services.
• Be flexible to ride the bus when necessary.

Skills

Communication with students

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

Job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR - RESOURCE

Posting: AP7604

Location: Walker High School

Position: Special Education Para - Resource

Rate: PESPA Level 3

Hours: 6.4 hours per day (includes 30 minute unpaid lunch)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:41 AM - 2:35 PM

Calendar: 191-Day

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

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

RESOURCE = provides in-class or pull-out services to students with identified needs in all building locations.

Minimum Paraeducator Employment Requirements

• 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 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:

• 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.