SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR - SUPPORT CENTER

Puyallup School District; Washington; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training opportunities

Job summary

Puyallup School District is hiring a Special Education Paraeducator for the Support Center. This role focuses on providing academic instruction and support to students with disabilities from severe to profound levels.

Applicants must have at least a high school diploma and meet specific training and certification requirements. The position offers a full-time schedule, Monday to Friday, and includes comprehensive training opportunities for career advancement in education.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years of age.
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Complete the state-mandated General Paraeducator Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic instruction and support to students with disabilities.
• Assist in implementing modified curriculum and daily living skills.
• Complete 28 hours of training for the Paraeducator Certificate.

Skills

Ability to support students with disabilities

Flexibility to work with one-on-one students

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher from accredited institution

72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits

Job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR - SUPPORT CENTER JobID: 7626

• Date Posted: 6/12/2026
• Date Available: 26/27 SCHOOL YEAR
• Closing Date: 06/18/2026

Posting: AP7626
Location: Brouillet Elementary School
Position: Special Education Para - Support Center
Rate: PESPA Level 3
Hours: 6.95 hours per day (Includes 30 minute unpaid break)
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9:00AM-4:27PM
Calendar:191-Day
Notes: Flexibility to ride the bus. May work primarily with one student.

SUPPORT CENTER provides services in academic instruction to students with a variety of disabilities ranging from severe to profound. In addition to instruction in academic subject areas, the program also offers modified curriculum instruction which may include a combination of the following: functional academics, daily living skills, prevocational/vocational skills, behavior skills and social skills.

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

• Provide 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

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.