Paraeducator A – CTE Science Program

Snohomish School District; Snohomish (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (SEBB)

Pension Plans (DRS)

Paid Holidays – 10 per year

Personal Days – 3 per year

Sick Days – 12 per year

Job summary

Snohomish School District seeks a paraeducator to support the elementary education process under the direction of the building administrator and classroom teacher. Responsibilities include assisting in the Family and Consumer Science program, shopping, stocking materials, lab organization, and lunch supervision.

The position is a 6-hour shift from 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with a 9-month calendar and 10 paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or equivalent and one of the listed options.
• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher.
• Upon hire, complete the FCS-Paraeducator Certificate.
• Upon hire, obtain First Aid CPR certification.
• Ability to meet listed qualifications as described in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Support the elementary educational process under supervision.
• Provide CTE program support and assist in Family and Consumer Science with materials.
• Organize labs, prep/tear down, and supervise lunch when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.

Skills

Paraeducator abilities

Academic support

Education

455 ETS ParaPro score

Associate degree or higher

72 quarter credits / 48 semester credits

Tools

First Aid CPR certification

FCS-Paraeducator Certificate

Job description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Building Administrator and classroom teacher is responsible for supporting the elementary educational process. Specific responsibilities for this position are as described on the attached job descriptions.

Salary Range

$27.38 – $31.13 per hour Paraeducator A per 2026-27 Public School Employees Salary Schedule
Above pay rates do not include holiday and pay in lieu of vacation, which increases the hourly compensation

Special Duties

Provide support for Career and Technical Education (CTE) program at Valley View Middle School. Responsibilities include assisting in the Family and Consumer Science Department with shopping, purchasing and stocking materials, organizing lab and prep/tear down. Also includes lunch supervision and other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

• Shift:7:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• Paid Hours: 6 hours per day
• Lunch Break:30 minutes, unpaid break
• Calendar: 9 months/year; enjoy time off during winter break, spring break and summer, plus 10 paid holidays

Qualifications

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent, ++and++ meet one (1) of the following:

1. Have received a score of 455 on the ETS ParaPro (https://www.ets.org/parapro),or a qualifying score on the Pearson Paraprofessional assessment or Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Training Program;

2. Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or

3. Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university.

• Upon hire, must complete the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS)-Paraeducator Certificate.
• Upon hire, obtain First Aid CPR certification.
• Ability to meet the qualifications as listed on the job description for this position.

Benefits

For eligible positions the district offers a competitive benefits package including Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB), a Washington state retirement package, and paid time off. Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:

• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plans (DRS)
• 403(b) Plans
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Paid Holidays – 10 per school year
• Personal Days – 3 per school year
• Sick Days – 12 per school year

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Snohomish School Board.

Questions

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The Snohomish School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination, and all are located at 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Darryl Pernat, 360-563-7285, [e-mail]; Applicant and Employee ADA Coordinator Shantel Strandt, 360-563-7229, [e-mail]; Student ADA and Section 504 Coordinator – Wendy McCulloch, 360-563-7308, [e-mail]; and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Coordinator Jennifer Harlan, 360-563-7375, [e-mail].