Paraeducator II
Anticipated start date: September 18, 2025
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (includes one 15-minute paid break and one 30-minute unpaid meal break)
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (includes one 15-minute paid break)
Weekly working hours: 31
Wage for Para II: $25.17 - $29.27 per hour (2025/26 PSE Salary Schedule)
PSE PARA - SECONDARY M-F
Position Summary: Under the direction of a certificated staff member, assists in the delivery of educational programs to individual or small groups of students in a variety of settings. These settings include, but are not limited to, special and general education classrooms; community sites, and vocational sites on and off school campuses. Daily schedule generally includes some shifts of outdoor recess, bus arrival/dismissal, and/or lunchroom supervision. For complete details, please see the attached job description.
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: - A copy of a High School diploma or HS transcripts, or acceptable equivalent document.
- Official post secondary transcript(s).
Job posting open until filled.
Benefit Eligibility:
- 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 13 paid 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). Click HERE 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.
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 ([email protected]), Section 504 Coordinator, Salina Fassler ([email protected]), and/or ADA/Civil Rights Coordinator, Ryan Vidos ([email protected]) P.O. Box 400, Snoqualmie, WA 98065, phone 425-831-8000
