SpED Paraeducator - Early Childhood Education (ECSE)

Kent School District; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Kent School District in Kent, WA, is hiring paraeducators for Millennium Elementary. The position entails 6.5 hours per day under a 190‑day KAP calendar with hourly pay from $30.89 to $37.99, annualized and distributed through August.

Step placement is based on verified years of experience in an educational unit. Post‑hire requirements include completing state training offered through the KSD Professional Development Team.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• 72 college level credits from an accredited institution.
• ParaPro assessment score 455+ and HS completion or equivalent.

Education

AA degree or higher from an accredited institution.

72 college level credits from an accredited institution

ParaPro Assessment score 455+ and HS completion or equivalent

Job description

Contract Type Continuing Hours* 6.5hrs/day Calendar 190 Day KAP Calendar Hourly Salary Min: $30.89 Max: $37.99 Salary Schedule KAP Salary Schedule

Step placement based on verified years of experience in an educational unit.

Salary is annualized and spread through August.

Benefits

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• hours per day is an average - daily schedules may vary based on student days

Paraeducator Requirements

• Associate (AA) degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• 72 college level credits from an accredited institution
• A score of 455 or higher on the ETS ParaPro Assessment and proof of high school completion or equivalent.
• If you do not yet meet one of these qualifications and are willing to take the ParaPro Assessment, you can still apply. If you are the chosen finalist candidate you will have the opporutnity to take the test prior to being formally hired into the role.

Post Hire Requirements

Upon hire, paraeducators will be required to complete state required training offered through our KSD Professional Development Team.

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About Kent School District

Mission

Our mission explains our fundamental purpose as an organization. Kent School District's mission is successfully preparing all students for their futures.

Vision

Our vision captures the future we seek to create for our students. Kent School District's vision is to produce graduates who are globally competitive learners. Through equitable access to high quality academic, social, and applied learning, students are ready to excel in college, careers, and in life.

Values

Our core values drive our culture and answer the question, "How do we want to act, consistent with our mission, along the path toward achieving our vision?" Specific values are at the heart of our culture because they are levers that drive us towards achieving shared vision. Throughout this plan, three core values are prioritized:

Equity

Student equity is ensuring that access to quality staff, courses, resources, activities, services and opportunities are provided for all students to succeed and grow based on their individual needs.

Excellence

As a system and individuals, we strive for excellence through the intentional creation of student-centered and efficient actions that operate with coherence.

Community

Partnership with our community prioritizes proactive involvement of those impacted by school district priorities and decision-making.

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