para educator

server

office assistant

monitor

assistant teacher

South Kitsap School District

Cons:  The position advertised as paying near $25/hr does not reflect prorated wages for teaching schedule.  You will actually make much less, $30K/yr on average or $14-$15/hr.  Para’s are treated below average by certificated teachers and administration.  Most paras don’t last more than a few years.  The paras that last longer usually have a life circumstance that allows them too, e.g., a partner who earns a significantly higher salary to support them, inheritance, etc.  There are paras who work simply to fill their time - not to earn a living.  At South Kitsap, the community hasn’t passed a bond in decades - all the buildings are old and decrepit - not an ideal teaching/learning/working environment.  

Lots of new staff over the last couple of years.  


I am excited to go to work every day, and i am excited to go home every day. The kids are nice overall, though there are always a few stinkers. But I am well-supported by my administration and fellow teachers, as well as amazing support staff.

The district office is also amazing and go out of their way to support the teachers.  I have never had a major issue, except sometimes funding projects I'd like to do with the students, but funding is a challenge in any job, especially a school.  I worked for CK for a while and always felt like a number.  Here I feel like family.

I love my job.

The day starts very early, and ends about 4 or 5 at night. There is always a two shift work schedule,with a average three hour break in-between runs, unless you do a mid-day.Working with the students is very rewarding and can be challenging at times. This year, management is somewhat new, there has been changes for the better, and management cares about their employees and their customers (students, parents, teachers, administrators, etc.). This job is very much in the public eye, and a customer service position.

Working in special education, the South Kitsap School District does not prioritize or consider the needs of special educators and special education students with adequate concern. There is good support for general education teachers, but special education teachers do not get heard and have to deal with frequent admin turnover, conflicting district policies/memos, and often must fight tooth and nail for months for students to receive proper program placement. There is a lot to love about the community in this district but there are some serious shortfalls the district needs to overcome to support all students appropriately. 

Never was a fulltime custodian so cant tell you about that but be a sub can be bissy or down right dry. Sometimes you can go a month without being called If you want adult job I would recumend get fulltime. Tho good luck none of the igsisting custodians want to leave permently. the pay is good but differs if your called but like I said be ready to jump up and go because there is no time to prepare. they want you there that day or even worse that hour. Its a stressful job I did it when I was 19. However if you have a car and are just looking for a few bucks its a great job.

Without getting political, I was forced out of the company and the state for political reasons. It was a fun experience with great co workers and awesome kids. Its sad to see companies get so wrapped up in political view points that it isolates people who do not have their views. Whatever happened to keeping politics out of the workplace? Does that exist anymore? Had to leave the company and the state.

I would set up and offer breakfast to the students. I would also get lunch ready to serve and cashier. Not having enough time, I loved the students! My work place culture was great. I’ve learn how to prepare, serve and cash the children out, now they are ready to enjoy their breakfast and have a great start for the school day.

Being a substitute teacher offers great flexibility, especially if you are going to school or retired.  However, it the times of COVID-19, there was zero communication from the district office. In one day...poof..nothing.  So, it's important to work enough to save through those times that you are not working (i.e. summers and pandemics).  I was lucky enough to work mostly for one middle school that was very supportive of their substitutes. I loved working with the other teachers and the students. That made my time worthwhile and very rewarding!

A typical work day was to expect some type of change, either from students or staff. It was always challenging but fun. The workplace culture was that of working with family and friends who truly cared about what they were doing. Everyone expected excellence from each other which set higher standards which students tried to meet.

I work in the area of Special Education usually a Pullout/IInclusion classroom. I teach/reteach students in the areas of writing, math and reading. I have learned that flexibility and patience is first and foremost. Mostly South Kitsap School District is friendly/ family oriented . The rewards of teaching are immense.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Para educator 101 salaries reported	$28.98 per hour
Server 6 salaries reported	$22.97 per hour
Office assistant 6 salaries reported	$27.47 per hour
Monitor 12 salaries reported	$27.19 per hour
Assistant teacher 4 salaries reported	$4,957 per month

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