TITLE I/LAP PARAEDUCATOR

Puyallup School District; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Puyallup School District is seeking a Title I / LAP Paraeducator at Ridgecrest Elementary to support learning assistance programs for eligible students. The role runs 3 hours daily (3:30 pm finish) from Monday through Friday within a 191-day calendar.

Responsibilities include instructional assistance, student management, material preparation, testing, and maintenance of records. Internal bidding precedes external 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 from an accredited institution; 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher; a ParaPro Assessment score; a Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment score (not PSD); Master Teacher Inc. Paraprofessional Online Training Program; or a registered paraeducator apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Instruction of students.
• Student discipline and classroom management.
• Planning and preparation of teaching materials and activities.
• Testing and progress monitoring of students.
• Record keeping and documentation of student progress.

Skills

Instructional support

Student engagement

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

ParaPro or equivalent certification

Washington paraeducator apprenticeship

Job description

• Position Type: Paraeducator


• Date Posted: 10/1/2026


• Location: Ridgecrest Elementary


• Date Available: UPON HIRE


• Closing Date: 10/07/2026

Posting

AP7915

Location

Ridgecrest Elementary

Position

Title I / LAP (Learning Assistance) Para

Rate

PESPA Level 2

Hours

3 hours - 12:30 to 3:30pm

Schedule

Monday - Friday

Calendar

191-Day

Notes

The purpose of this position is to assist with the delivery of instructional services for eligible students in the remedial program. Responsibilities vary with the individual assignment, but typically include instruction of students, student discipline, planning, preparation of materials, testing, and record keeping.

External applicants will be given consideration once the internal bidding process has been completed.

Learning assistance program provides additional support to students who need help to succeed in school. The objective of this program is to accelerate the achievement of students performing below grade level by providing supplemental academic supports, and/or behavior supports. For more information on these programs visit Closing Educational Achievement Gaps.

Minimum Paraeducator Employment Requirements

To be eligible for employment, candidates must meet the following criteria:

1. Be at least eighteen years of age.


2. 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 455 or higher on the ParaPro Assessment (ETS).


• Score 220 or higher on the Pearson Paraprofessional assessment (not administered by PSD).


• Score 65% or higher on The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program (not administered by PSD).


• Complete an apprenticeship as a paraeducator in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

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:

• Education Testing Service ParaPro Assessment


• 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.


• For further questions, please review How do I become a Paraeducator? or contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail]

Attachment(s)

• Job Description - LAP Paraeducator.pdf


• Job Description - Title I Paraeducator.pdf