Sy - Special Education Paraprofessional

2026/27 SY - SPECIAL EDUCATION PARAPROFESSIONAL

• Date Posted: 6/5/2026
• Location:
  
  Toppenish Middle School

6.5 HRS PER DAY

ANTICIPATED

START DATE:

AUGUST 13, 2026

Inclusion setting / Self-Contained / Speech Support

• High School diploma or recognized equivalent and two years of study at an institution of higher education (72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the one hundred level or higher) or an Associate's Degree (or higher) or a score of 455 or above on the ETS Para Assessment required or completed an apprenticeship as a para educator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.
  
  REQUIRED
• Willingness to assist students with personal hygiene/daily living skills. REQUIRED
• Must be able to pass the Special Education Paraprofessional Physical Capacity Exam. REQUIRED
• 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 a diverse cultural, economic and social background.
• 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.
• Effective speaking, reading, writing, spelling, and math skills.
• Must possess effective student supervision and management skills.

RCW
49.58.110 REQUIREMENTS

Salary Range: $20.28 - $26.79 (Depending on Education & Experience)

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