SpED Paraeducator- LINK (Long Term Temp - LTT)

Kent Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Kent School District is seeking a SPED Paraeducator for Sunrise Elementary as a Long Term Temp (LTT). The role follows the KAP Salary Schedule with placement based on verified experience; hours average 6.5 per day, and the five-day schedule can vary by student needs. Date posted: 9/14/2026; closing 09/21/2026.

Training will be provided through the district’s professional development team. Qualified candidates may meet one of several WA state requirements (AA degree, 72 credits, or ParaPro score

Qualifications

• 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.

Education

Associate degree or higher

72 college credits

ParaPro score 455+

Job description

SpED Paraeducator- LINK (Long Term Temp - LTT) JobID: 5318

• Date Posted:
  9/14/2026
  


• Location:
  Sunrise Elementary
  


• Closing Date:
  09/21/2026
  

Contract Type

LTT

Hours*

6.5 hours (Tentative From Oct 2026 through Feb 2027)

Salary Schedule

KAP Salary Schedule
Step placement based on verified years of experience in an educational unit.
Salary is annualized and spread through August.

Paraeducator Requirements

*hours per day is an average - daily schedules may vary based on student days
Prior to starring, candidates must meet the minimum employment requirements for paraeducators in the State of Washington through one of the following means:

• 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.
School Description/Website

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.