Substitute Para Educator

HOURLY RATE: $17.22 for the 2023-24 school year
Minimum employment requirements

Beginning with the school year 2019-20, all hired paraeducators must meet the following minimum employment requirements:

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma* or its equivalent* (for more detailed information on what is considered equivalent, please read our FAQ (document)

In addition, a paraeducator must meet one of the following:

1. Have received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment *(resources to help you prepare for the ETS ParaPro)
2. Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university*
3. Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university*
4. Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council*

*Official transcripts, ETS scores, HS Diploma or Transcript must be uploaded for consideration.

JOB SUMMARY:
Para Educator will be assigned to classrooms/schedule at the K-12 level will assist in the supervision, guidance, and instruction of identified students as directed by the supervising certificated teacher, the building principals and/or the Special Education Director. Assignments include preparation of materials and learning spaces as necessary, space clean up, tutorial assistance to individual and small groups of students, data collection/record keeping, and personal hygiene assistance and care of students as necessary. Assignments may also include group supervision at meals recesses, bus lines, on the bus, etc., as directed.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vison, Life, LTD insurance after reaching 630 work hours.
• Availability to participate in a 403(b) plan.
• Accrual of one (1) hour of paid sick leave for every forty (40) hours worked (available to use after 90 days from the first day of work).