Paraeducator III

Snoqualmie Valley School District 410; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Snoqualmie Valley School District 410 is seeking a Paraeducator III to work under a certificated teacher in a special education setting. The role involves instructional support and helping with behavior and personal hygiene needs of high-needs students.

Hours are 28.5 per week with a wage between $27.36 and $31.97 per hour, aligned with the 2026-27 PSE Salary Schedule. Benefits and eligibility details are provided upon hire.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet one of the WA Paraeducator requirements listed (see description).
• Copies of HS diploma/transcripts and official post-secondary transcripts required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction in a special education self-contained setting under a certificated teacher.
• Assist with behavior and personal hygiene issues of high-needs students.
• Follow the attached job description details.

Skills

Instructional support

Behavior management

Student supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher OR 72 quarter credits/48 semester credits

Paraeducator apprenticeship completion

Job description

Paraeducator III
Anticipated start date:8/28/26
Monday - Thursday:9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. (includes one 15-minute paid break and one 30-minute unpaid meal break)
Friday:9:15 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. (includes one 15-minute paid break)
Weekly working hours:28.5
Wage: $27.36 - $31.97 per hour (2026-27 PSE Salary Schedule )
Work Calendar:PSE PARA-PRESCHOOL M-F

Position Summary:

Under the direction of a certificatedTeacher, this position is primarily instructional but limited to work within a Special Education self-contained setting (individually or in small groups), and will also assist with behavior and personal hygiene issues of high needs Special Education students.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:

• Have received a passing score on one of the assessments approved by the Paraeducator Board (www.pesb.wa.gov); OR
• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.; OR
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; OR
• 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:

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

Benefits:

• Insurance: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, basic life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance provided the assignment is anticipated to work at least 630 hours per year.*
• 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). ClickHERE for 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.

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 ofsex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. The District also 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 compliance coordinators:

Salina Fassler
Associate Director of Student Supports
P.O. Box 400
Snoqualmie, WA 98065

ADA/Civil Rights/HIB/Title IX/ Coordinator:

Dr. Alessandra Schiavone
Associate Director of Health and Safety
P.O. Box 400
Snoqualmie, WA 98065