Sy - Special Education Paraprofessional

2026/27 SY – SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL –

Location: District Wide

Date Posted: 6/5/2026

Shift: 6.5 hours per day

Start Date: August 13, 2026

Assignment: Inclusion setting / Self-Contained / Speech Support

• Educational and Assessment Requirements
  • High School diploma or recognized equivalent and two years of study at a higher education institution (72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher)
  • Associate's Degree (or higher)
  • Score of 455 or above on the ETS Para Assessment
  • Completion of an apprenticeship as a para educator in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council
• Required Skills
  • Willingness to assist students with personal hygiene and daily living skills
  • Ability to pass the Special Education Paraprofessional Physical Capacity Exam
  • Must possess effective student supervision and management skills
  • Effective speaking, reading, writing, spelling, and math skills
• Experience working with special/high needs students (preferred)
• Ability to lift and assist in lifting students weighing up to approximately 100 pounds when necessary
• Ability to work effectively in a positive manner with staff and students from diverse cultural, economic, and social backgrounds
• Willingness to participate in training activities as required by OSPi for the Fundamental Course of Study (5 standards of practice for paraprofessionals/para educators) provided by the Toppenish School District

Salary Range: $20.28–$26.79 per hour (depending on Education & Experience)

Benefits: SEBB (Medical, Dental, Vision), DRS, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, FMLA & PFMLA