Substitute Paraeducator

Northshore School District 417; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits after 630 hours

On-site location Bothell

Job summary

Northshore School District 417 is seeking a Substitute Paraeducator in Bothell, WA. The role provides instructional support under a teacher's direction and may involve working with students with special needs, depending on assignment.

Work hours vary by assignment and substitutes select shifts via the absence management system. Base pay for 2026-27 is $29.86/hour, with employment contingent on background checks and district approval.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and the public using tact, courtesy, and good judgment.
• Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate skills in reading, writing, spelling, and math computation.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as a photocopier and personal computer.
• Previous work/volunteer experience working with children.
• Demonstrated interest and ability in working in an educational environment.
• Ability to report to work on an on-call basis with short notice.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Substitute paraeducators work under the direction of a teacher to provide instructional assistance.
• They monitor student behavior and safety in the classroom, at lunch, or on the playground.
• Substitutes for Special Education paraeducators work with students with severe-to-profound needs as assigned.
• Assignments are selected by the substitute through our absence management system.

Skills

Communication

Student support

On-call availability

Reading writing math

Recordkeeping

18+ years old

Job description

Substitute Paraeducator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5857296

Application Deadline: May 22, 2027 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 28, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOBSUMMARY

Substitute paraeducators work under the direction of a teacher. They provide instructional assistance to students and monitor student behavior and safety in the classroom, at lunch, or on the playground. Substitutes for Special Education paraeducators work with severe-to-profound special needs students, and may be assigned to work with a single student or a group of students.

WORK YEAR/HOURS

Work hours will vary based on the assignment.Assignments are chosen by the substitute through our absence management system.

SALARY

2026-27 Substitute Pay Rates are pending; 25-26 Sub Pay Rate: $29.86/hour based on the ESP Salary Schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and the public using tact, courtesy, and good judgment
• Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions, policies, and procedures
• Ability to demonstrate skills in reading, writing, spelling, and math computation
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as a photocopier and personal computer
• Previous work/volunteer experience working with children
• Demonstrated interest and ability in working in an educational environment
• Ability to report to work on an on-call basis with short notice
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age

ALL OFFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT ON

satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers and/or character 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 Northshore School Board.

BENEFITS

Substitutes become benefit eligible after subbing for 630 hours during the school year. Your coverage would go from the first of the month after reaching the 630 hoursthrough 8/31. After reaching 630 hours for two school years in a row, your coverage would be continuous for the following school year.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $29.86 to $29.86 Substitute

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northshore School District prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged unlawful discrimination: Director of Human Resources (Title IX, ADA and Civil Rights Compliance), Director of Student Services (Section 504), 3330 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell, WA 98021, 425-408-6000.

Contact Information

• Northshore School District - Human Resources
• 3330 Monte Villa Parkway
• Bothell, Washington 98021
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]