SpED Paraeducator - Support Center (SC)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Benefits

Job summary

Kent School District is seeking a paraeducator for the 190-day KAP calendar with a 6.5-hour workday and a salary that is annualized and spread through August. The role requires meeting Washington State paraeducator employment requirements including an AA or higher, 72 college credits, or ParaPro score of 455+.

Salary is listed as hourly with a min of $30.89 and a max of $37.99, and eligibility for Kent School District employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (AA) or higher from an accredited institution.
• 72 college level credits from an accredited institution.
• ParaPro Assessment score of 455 or higher, with high school completion or equivalent.

Education

AA degree or higher

72 college credits

ParaPro Assessment 455+

Job description

Contract TypeContinuingHours*6.5 hrs / 190 daysCalendar190 Day KAP CalendarHourly SalaryMin: $30.89 Max: $37.99Salary Schedule KAP Salary Schedule
Step placement based on verified years of experience in an educational unit.
Salary is annualized and spread through August.Benefits Employee Benefits | Kent School District

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

Paraeducator Requirements

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.

River Ridge Elementary / Home (kent.k12.wa.us)

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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