Job Description

Our People = Our Strength

Snohomish School District is looking for skilled and dedicated professionals that are committed to our students and community. People with different backgrounds, different experiences and different ways of accomplishing things add to our strength and diversity. Successful candidates will be committed to a continuing program of personal and professional growth and the ability to work effectively with people with dynamic backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Building Administrator is responsible for supporting the elementary educational process. Specific responsibilities for this position are as described on the attached job description. This is a temporary position for the 2026-2027 school year.

Special Duties/Responsibilities: This position will support K-6 students in small groups and 1:1 instructional settings.

Salary Range: $27.38 - $31.13 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.

Work Schedule:

• Start Date: September 14, 2026
• Shift: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Paid Hours: 3 hours per day
• Calendar: 9 months/year; enjoy time off during spring break, winter 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:
• 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
• Passed one of the following Professional Educator Standards Board approved assessments:
• ETS ParaPro Assessment Score of 455 or higher (https://www.ets.org/parapro)
• Para Pathways Score of 324 in Reading and Writing and a Score of 325 in Mathematics
• Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment Score of 220 or higher
• Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Training Program Score of 65% or higher
• Upon hire, must complete the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS)-Paraeducator Certificate.
• 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

Application Procedure: Apply online at www.sno.wednet.edu/jobs. Only applications submitted through Snohomish School District's application system, Frontline, will be accepted. Complete all steps in the application process so that we may fully consider you. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. A complete application must include references (confidential forms will be automatically emailed to your professional/supervisor references). You may also submit other supporting information of your choosing. Upload your attachments (resume, cover letter, etc.) as a PDF. PDFs maintain their appearance regardless of computer or software opening the document.

• New applicants, substitutes, temporary staff, and those on a non-continuing should login as an "External Applicant."
• Only transfer applicants within the same bargaining group should login to the application system as a "Transfer Applicant." Transfer applicants must complete the application pages and upload a current resume and cover letter.

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:

email: human.resources@sno.wednet.edu

phone: 360-563-7233

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, darryl.pernat@sno.wednet.edu; ADA Coordinator � Shantel Strandt, 360-563-7229, shantel.strandt@sno.wednet.edu; Section 504 Coordinator - Wendy McCulloch, 360-563-7308, wendy.mcculloch@sno.wednet.edu; and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Coordinator � Jennifer Harlan, 360-563-7375, jennifer.harlan@sno.wednet.edu.