Education Support Professional Transition Kindergarten [Temporary] - Browns Point

Posting number: 26-27-05374

Department: K12 Support

Division: Elementary Education

Job classification: Education Support Professional

Posting type: Open

Categories: Paraprofessional

Summary

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: September 2, 2026

FTE: 0.75
Hours Per Day: 6

Salary Level:  PA4

• 72 college level credits or passed the Para Pro Test $26.81 - 32.76

• AA degree $27.56 - $33.51

• BA or higher degree $27.81 - $33.76

Union/Work Year: Tacoma Association of Education Support Professionals; 10-month; 195 days

Benefits:  This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools

Additional Information
This position requires completion and attaining of the state mandated General Paraeducator Certificate.  The Paraeducator Certificate Program offers statewide standards-based training for all paraeducator/Education Support Professionals (ESP) and supports a career growth ladder for those who wish 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 will be required to 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.   

Additional Information: This is a temporary position. Estimated work dates September 2026 - December 2026

Examples of duties

This position provides varied support services to students, their families, and District staff, as needed, and directed, to encourage students and to facilitate home and school cooperation; provides, for students and staff, general office, classroom, outdoor, and home assistance, as assigned by administrator; supports District initiatives, tasks, and operations; may monitor students in the classroom, at lunch, in the playground, at the assigned school(s)/building(s), cross walks, and/or boarding buses.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Provides academic and/or behavioral instruction and/or varied support for students in general education and for the whole child, as directed; establishes and maintains a safe, healthy, and creative learning environment in collaboration with the assigned administrator; per instruction, selects and arranges appropriate learning materials. 

2. As directed, selects and uses a variety of activities in a well-balanced curriculum to provide positive learning experiences to advance the students’ language, literacy, math skills, creativity, physical health, social, and emotional development. 

3. Facilitates the onboarding processes for families and their children; ensures, as directed, compliance with District, State, and Federal requirements; provides information on services available to eligible students and families; conveys information regarding school and/or District activities and procedures; and may refer families to other agencies, as directed. 

4. As assigned, selects individualized and group activities based on information, from administrators, gathered through assessments, observation, interviewing, and screening; may track and record developmental progress and learning outcomes. 

5. Monitors behavior in onsite and home program activities; may supervise students entering or leaving building, at lunch, between classes, and boarding buses. 

6. May prepare student meals by getting food from assigned kitchen and packages meals, as directed; if onsite, encourages students to assist and encourages and promotes conversation during meals; may track and submit menu changes in accordance with District guidelines for the purpose of each child’s physical, social and emotional growth. 

7. Prepares and assists with daily classroom and home routines for the purpose of each child’s growth in healthy habits and autonomy. 

8. May make home visits and in collaboration with the assigned administrator; under direction of the assigned administrator, uses written plans to provide effective home learning activities for the children; uses these opportunities