Paraeducator III

Snoqualmie Valley School District; North Bend (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Snoqualmie Valley School District seeks a Paraeducator III to assist certificated staff in delivering educational programs and supporting students in diverse settings. The role includes recess, bus duties, and classroom support, with mobility and toileting assistance as needed.

Anticipated start date is August 28, 2025. Wage range is $26.66–$31.19 per hour under the 2025/26 PSE Salary Schedule, with eligibility for district benefits based on hours worked.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet one of the following: passing score on a WA Paraeducator Board assessment, or an associate degree or higher, or 72 quarter credits / 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher, or completion of a paraeducator apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering educational programs to a student in various settings.
• Support daily schedule including outdoor recess, bus arrival/dismissal, and classroom activities.
• Provide frequent toileting and mobility assistance as needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

72 quarter credits / 48 semester credits (100 level+)

Apprenticeship in paraeducator program

Job description

Paraeducator III

Anticipated start date: August 28, 2025 Monday - Thursday: 1 - 3:45 p.m. Weekly working hours: 11 Wage: $26.66 - $31.19 per hour (2025/26 PSE Salary Schedule) PSE PARA PRES M-TH

Position Summary:

Under the direction of a certificated staff member, assists in the delivery of educational programs to a student in a variety of settings. Daily schedule generally includes shifts of outdoor recess, bus arrival/dismissal, and classroom support. Additional needs include frequent toileting and mobility support. For complete details, please see the attached job description.

Must meet WA State Paraeducator requirements:

• At least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent,

In addition, a paraeducator must also meet one of the following:

1. Have received a passing score on one of the assessments approved by the Paraeducator Board (www.pesb.wa.gov);
2. Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.;
3. Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university;
4. Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

Upon hire, successful candidate must provide:

1. Acopy of a High School diploma or HS transcripts, or acceptable equivalent document.
2. Official post secondary transcript(s).

Benefit Eligibility:

• Insurance: This position is not eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, basic life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement Plans: This position is eligible for a 403(b) TSA Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Holidays:This position is eligible for up to 13paid holidays per year.The number of holidays depends on employee's start and end dates.
• Paid Time Off: Employees working 12 months per year earn 12 days of paid vacation per school year. Employees working 237 - 260 days per school year earn 12 days of sick leave. Up to 3 days of personal leave may be granted each school year. Vacation, sick leave, and personal leave are based on scheduled hours and position start date.

Snoqualmie Valley School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). ClickHEREfor an overview of available benefit options.Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.

Union Information

Non-Discrimination Statement:

Snoqualmie Valley School District complies with all applicable federal and state statutes and regulations and 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, including 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. This holds true for all district employment and student opportunities. The Snoqualmie Valley School District will also take steps to ensure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all educational programs, services, and activities. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Coordinator, Kelsey Carr ([e-mail]), Section 504 Coordinator, Salina Fassler ([e-mail]), and/or ADA/Civil Rights Coordinator, Ryan Vidos ([e-mail]) P.O. Box 400, Snoqualmie, WA 98065, phone [phone]