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Puyallup School District
SCHOOL SUPPORT PARAEDUCATOR
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$41,845 / year median in Massachusetts
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Openings as of 8/11/2026 force display?
True Openings as of 8/11/2026 SCHOOL
True Openings as of 8/11/2026 SCHOOL
SUPPORT PARAEDUCATOR
JobID:
7803Position Type:
Paraeducator Date Posted:
8/11/2026Location:
Wildwood Elementary Date Available:
26/27SCHOOL YEAR Closing Date:
08/17/2026Posting :
AP7803Location :
Wildwood Elementary Position :
School Support Paraeducator Rate :
PESPA Level 2Hours:
5.75 hours per daySchedule:
Monday-Friday 9:00AM-4:15PM 9:00AM-9:30AM Crossing 9:30AM-9:45AM Collaboration Time 9:45AM-10:30AM Classroom Support 10:30AM-11:30AM Classroom Support 11:30AM-11:45AM Break 11:45AM-12:45PM Recess duty 12:45PM-1:45PM Lunch and unpaid break 1:45PM-3:15PM Recess duty 3:15PM-3:45PM 30-minute unpaid Break 3:45PM-4:15PM Crossing Calendar :
191-Day Notes :
THIS POSTING IS FOR THE 26/27 SCHOOL YEAR
Minimum Paraeducator Employment Requirements 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 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 .
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