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Substitute Classified Employees

Substitute classified positions do not require a teaching certificate.

Substitute Classified positions include:

General requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • For bus/van drivers and mechanics: At least five years of experience driving a personal vehicle.
  • For paraeducators: AA degree or higher in related field, two years of higher education, or demonstration of successful passage of ETS ParaPro Assessment.
  • For kitchen assistants: Washington State Food Worker Card (available from the state for $10.)
  • Pass a background check ($50.00 paid to OSPI) prior to first day of employment.

How many hours will I work?

Some positions only require 2.5 hours per day (kitchen assistant). Paraeducator positions are generally 6.25 hours per day.

What kind of training is provided?

Bus drivers receive training to obtain a CDL permit and additional driver training. Bus drivers can receive up to $2,000 in incentives.

What will I get paid?

Starting pay for the following substitute classified positions are as follows (please see job listing for most up-to-date pay range):

  • Substitute Drivers: $29.47/hr (bus); $24.92/hr (van)
  • Substitute Custodian: $27.30/hr
  • Substitute Paraeducators: $23.66/hr
  • Substitute Student Supervision: $22.40/hr
  • Substitute Kitchen Assistants: $21.13/hr

Substitute Paraeducators

You can be part of a student's success story! Apply to be a substitute paraeducator.

What does a paraeducator do?

Paraeducators work alongside teachers to assist students throughout their classroom and school.

  • Help with make-up work, classroom assignments and tests
  • Assist students one-on-one or in small groups with lessons
  • Read stories, listen to students read, provide writing assistance, reinforce lessons, help with computer learning programs and more
  • Help students reach academic goals and grade-level standards
  • Communicate with teachers

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma (or equivalent) and

  • AA degree or
  • 72 college credits or
  • Successful completion of the ParaPro assessment
  • Successful completion of training requirements as outlined by the Paraeducator Certificate Program

Need a paper packet? Application Packet