PARAEDUCATOR II / III

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KEY PENINSULA MIDDLE SCHOOL - SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR II & III

THIS IS A 6.5 HR POSITION SPLIT BETWEEN PARA II 3HRS (HOURLY RANGE: $27.19-$32.46) & PARA III 3.5HRS (HOURLY RANGE: $29.27 - $34.94)

START DATE: JANUARY 5, 2026

Position Description

PARAEDUCATOR II - RESOURCE:

This position assists a certifi cated classroom teacher, Resource Room teacher or other staff member(s) with instructional and non-instructional activities for students as indicated by their IEP. Responsibilities include instructional assistance for students, de-escalating and monitoring student behavior, data collection, and preparing classroom materials. Duties may also include clerical work such as typing and duplicating materials, providing basic fi rst aid and personal care assistance, or supervising students on the playground or other school environments.

Paraeducator Iii - Options

This position supports students in special education programs with a life skills, functional academic and vocational/transition focus under the direction of a certifi cated special education provider. Responsibilities include providing individualized instruction in cognitive, academic, communication, social, motor, and adaptive skills as outlined in students' IEPs, and supporting on-the-job training activities, social, community, and transition skills. Additional duties include assisting with functional and daily living skills (e.g., budgeting, shopping, household chores, functional reading and writing, safety, and transportation), implementing behavioral interventions, collecting and maintaining data to guide instruction, and collaborating with special and general education staff . The role may also involve assisting with personal care and health needs, duplicating materials, providing basic fi rst aid, supervising students across school and community environments, and maintaining program records.

Requirements For Consideration

This position in Peninsula School District is required by law to meet ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) requirements:

• Must show documentation of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must fulfill one of the three following requirements:
• Completed 72 quarter or 48-semester credits at an institution of higher education, OR
• Obtained an Associate's (or higher) degree, OR
• Take and pass the Para Pro Assessment developed by the Educational Testing Service (ETS)
  
  

Experience in a school setting and working with school-aged individuals is desirable.

The Para Pro Assessment is not currently offered at Peninsula School District. Please click on this link to visit the Para Pro testing site: PARA PRO TEST SITE

• Scores must be 455 or above to meet the minimum Washington state standards
• Test Fee: $55.00, exact cash or check required
• Photo identification is required at the time of testing
• Testing requires a three-hour time block
  
  

Please contact Employee Support Services, P: (253) 530-1011 or E: hr@psd401.net, if you have questions.

FUNDAMENTAL COURSE OF STUDY

• FCS training is offered by the district and must be completed as directed by the district.
• For additional details on the Washington State Paraeducator training requirements, please click on this link: PESB
  
  

Additional Training

• Must complete training in First Aid and CPR training after employment is offered.
• Must complete Right Response training after employment is offered. Right Response training is conducted primarily on weekends as a two-day paid training.
  
  

Required Prior To Starting Work

• Unless you have been fingerprinted in a school district within the last two years, you will be required to have fingerprinting done. The Olympic ESD 114 (360.478.6881) in Bremerton offers digital live-scan fingerprinting services by appointment for a fee of $83.00.
  
  

To be considered for employment, you must first complete the Peninsula School District online application and submit supporting documents as required. Applications are reviewed after the closing deadline. Candidates will be contacted by the building Administration to complete the interview process.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• All applicants must submit an updated applicant disclosure statement.
  
  

Once the position closes, the Hiring Administrator will review applications and select candidates for interviews for the open position. The position may be reopened if the initial candidate pool does not produce enough qualified and/or experienced applicants.

Education

The Peninsula School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. If you have questions or complaints regarding alleged discrimination, please call the Peninsula School District Educational Service Center at (253) 530-1000 or visit our office located at 14015 62nd Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332, and ask for one of the following coordinators:

• Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: compliance@psd401.net
• Title IX Compliance Coordinator: titleix@psd401.net
• 504 Compliance Coordinator: 504@psd401.net
• ADA Compliance Coordinator: ada@psd401.net
  
  

Conditions of Employment

• Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
• Will you submit to a criminal history background check?
• Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?
• Have you successfully completed (or willing to supply) an Associates Degree or Para Pro Assessment?
• Are you at least 18 years of age?
• Would you be willing to perform health services including, but not limited to, Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC), gastrointestinal tube feeding using a pump or gravity, administration of oral medication by mouth, feeding tube, inhaler or nebulizer, use of a magnet over a Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) to control seizures, oral suctioning using a bulb syringe or suction machine, provision of a cough-assist procedure, administration of emergency medication using an auto injector, administration of oxygen, and Ostomy care?
• Do you have first aid and CPR training, or would you be willing to complete training in these areas if required by the district?
• Have you successfully completed training in Right Response (principle based de-escalation techniques) or would you be willing to complete this type of training if required by the district?
• Do you certify the answers given herein are true and complete to the best of your knowledge?
• Salary placement determination is dependent upon your previous experience. Are you willing to move forward with this position, knowing the salary placement would not be known until those verifications are received?
  
  

Additional Application Steps

Paraeducator APPLICATION STEPS

You MUST SUBMIT An Electronic Application To Be Considered For Employment. The Following Attachments Can Be Submitted With Your Application In Electronic Format (NO PAPER COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED)

ATTACHMENTS

• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED (required): A copy of your High School Diploma or Transcript, or a copy of your GED/Equivalent.
• COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS OR PARA PRO ASSESSMENT SCORES (required): A copy of your transcript or a copy of your Para Pro test score.
• COVER LETTER (required): A cover letter is a document sent with your resume to provide additional supplemental information in regard to your skills and experience. A cover letter shouldn't simply repeat what is on your resume rather, it should include specific information on why you would be a strong match for the position in the Peninsula School District. Cover letters may be addressed to Human Resources, the Principal, or hiring team.
• RESUME: A current resume is a written compilation highlighting your education, relevant work experience, credentials, and accomplishments.
• LETTERS OF REFERENCE: A letter of reference, also known as a letter of recommendation, is a document in which the writer assesses the qualities, characteristics, and capabilities of the person being recommended in terms of that individual's ability to perform a particular task or function. Typically, letters of reference are customarily written by a former employer(s), supervisor(s), or co-worker(s) that can attest to the individual's skills, knowledge, and abilities. You may submit up to 3 current (dated within the last 2 years) letters of reference.
• APPLICANT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (required):The Applicant Disclosure Statement document is a fillable form that mimics the Background Check Questionnaire. Click on this Applicant Disclosure Statement link to open a blank copy of this form.
  
  

PLEASE READ: When you click the Applicant Disclosure Statement link, the form will open in your web browser. DO NOT fill out the form from this view. Instead, save a blank copy of the form to a location on your computer that is easily accessible [such as on your "Desktop"]. Open the saved blank copy with the Adobe Reader (R) program. Mac users: the default program on your Mac computer is called Preview and is NOT COMPATIBLE with Adobe Fillable Forms. Complete the Applicant Disclosure Statement and save the changes to your form and attach the saved form to your online application.

You may submit additional materials if you wish.

Benefits

Benefits include paid sick leave and Washington State Retirement plan. This position is projected to meet the minimum hours worked of six hundred thirty hours of employment in a school year to qualify for SEBB benefits.

There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the SEBB website.

Attachments

Class - Cover Ltr*

Class - Resume

Class- copy HS Diploma/GED*

Applicant Disclosure Statement*

Academic Transcripts/Para Pro*

Classified - Ltr of Reference

Classified - Ltr of Reference 2

Classified - Ltr of Reference 3

Other Attachments