SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPORT CENTER PARAEDUCATOR

Applitrack; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 8,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Puyallup School District is seeking a Special Education Paraeducator for the Support Center at Edgemont Junior High. This 3-hour daily position supports students with disabilities, following a PESPA Level 3 schedule over a 191-day calendar.

Applicants must be 18+, have a HS diploma or equivalent, and meet one of several education options. Documentation of qualifications and references is required for consideration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support in academic instruction to students with disabilities.
• Assist with modified curriculum and tailored instruction.
• Support functional academics, daily living skills, prevocational/vocational skills, behavior and social skills as applicable.

Skills

Communication

Classroom support

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

72 quarter credits / 48 semester credits

Master Teacher Online Training Program

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Puyallup School District

SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPORT CENTER PARAEDUCATOR JobID: 7910

• Date Posted:
  9/30/2026
  
• Location:
  Edgemont Junior High
  
• Date Available:
  UPON HIRE
  
• Closing Date:
  10/06/2026
  

Posting: AP7910 Location: Edgemont Junior High School Position: Special Education Para - Support Center Rate: PESPA Level 3 Hours: 3.0 hours per day Schedule: Monday 10:15AM - 1:15PM; Tuesday-Friday 9:45AM - 12:45PM Calendar:191-Day Notes: Flexibility to ride the bus. May work primarily with one student.
SUPPORTCENTER= 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 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.

Postings current as of 10/2/2026 12:07:14 PM CST.

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