What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAEDUCATOR - DEVELOPMENTAL KINDERGARTEN position at Puyallup School District?
Paraeducator
12/19/2025
Pope Elementary
UPON HIRE
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Posting: AP7298
Location: Pope Elementary
Position: Special Education Para - Developmental Kindergarten
Rate: PESPA Level 3
Hours: 6.95 hours per day (Includes 30 minute unpaid break)
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00AM to 4:27PM
Calendar: 190-Day
Budget Code:
Notes: Flexibility to ride the bus. May work primarily with one student.
DEVELOPMENTAL KINDERGARTEN = provides services to kindergarten age students with developmental disabilities within a self-contained setting.
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.
- 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.
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
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.
To Expedite Employment Processing
- Provide a minimum of 3 professional references from current and former supervisors, including their email addresses. Ensure these references respond promptly.
Additional Information for External Candidates
- Your application remains active for two years for selected positions.
- Hiring teams will review all completed applications. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by phone or email.
- Update your application regularly to reflect any changes, such as meeting paraeducator requirements, new employment history or references.
- For questions, please review How do I become a Paraeducator? or contact the Human Resources Department at personnel@puyallupsd.org
Attachment(s):
- Job Description - Transition to Kindergarten and SE Developmental Kindergarten Paraeducator.pdf
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