Job Description

SUBSTITUTE PARAEDUCATOR (CLASSIFIED)

Important Information for Applicants: This posting is for substitute opportunities during the 2026-2027 school year. Selected candidates may begin the onboarding process during summer 2026. Orientation and onboarding information will be communicated directly to applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process.

JOIN OUR TEAM

At Snohomish School District, our people = our strength. We're looking for reliable, student-focused substitute paraeducators to support schools across the district.

We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Your work will directly support student success.

POSITION SUMMARY

Substitute paraeducators work on an as-needed basis during the school year to fill in for absences and vacancies in a variety of roles, including:

• General education support
• Special education
• One-on-one and classroom support

Assignments vary by school and student need. To stay active in the sub pool, accepting two jobs per month is generally expected. If availability is limited, please keep us in the loop.

Job Descriptions

See the attached files for Paraeducator A and B descriptions for examples of responsibilities.

Note: Substitute paraeducators are not required to complete the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS) or hold CPR/First Aid/AED certification.

This position is for individuals available and willing to accept substitute paraeducator assignments, often on short notice.

PAY RATES

Pay rates for paraeducator substitutes are determined by assignment type, not prior experience or education. The hourly rates listed below are based on the 2025-2028 Public School Employees (PSE) Salary Schedule.

• Paraeducator Level A: $27.38/hour
• Paraeducator Level B: $28.91/hour

SCHEDULE

This is an on-call, as-needed position. Assignment times and shift lengths vary widely based on school schedules, student needs, and the specific paraeducator role.

• Shifts may span a full day, partial day, or shorter time blocks - especially if covering a position that's less than 1.0 FTE.
• Fridays are shortened district-wide due to Professional Growth Fridays (PGF). Most Friday assignments are approximately 2 hours shorter than Monday - Thursday.

Example schedules (actual times vary slightly by school):

• Elementary Schools:
• ~8:35 AM - 3:15 PM (Mon-Thurs) / ~8:35 AM - 1:15 PM (Fri)
• ~8:10 AM - 2:50 PM (Mon-Thurs) / ~8:10 AM - 12:50 PM (Fri)
• Middle/High Schools:
• ~7:30 AM - 2:12 PM (Mon-Thurs) / ~7:30 AM - 12:12 PM (Fri)
• ~7:30 AM - 2:10 PM (Mon-Thurs) / ~7:30 AM - 12:10 PM (Fri)

Actual hours for each job will be listed in Frontline when assignments are posted. You choose which assignments to accept based on your availability, and you may indicate preferred schools, grade levels, or assignment types.

To be successful in this role, you should be available to accept same-day assignments between 5:00-7:00 AM.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To be eligible, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent
• Meet the qualifications listed in the job descriptions (see attached files)
• AND meet one (1) of the following:
• Have an associate degree or higher
• Have 72 quarter or 48 semester college credits (100-level or above from an accredited college or university)
• Score 455 or higher on the ETS ParaPro Assessment

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply online at https://www.sno.wednet.edu/jobs. Only applications submitted through the Snohomish School District's Frontline system will be considered.

Applications will be reviewed once complete, including the return of all required confidential reference surveys (at least one must be from a recent supervisor).

Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted by Human Resources via email to complete pre-employment paperwork and schedule orientation, which is a condition of employment.

Required Application Materials

To be considered for this role, your application must include:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Two (2) confidential reference surveys
• One must be from your most recent supervisor
• Another past supervisor is preferred or at minimum someone who has observed you in a workplace, classroom, or volunteer setting
• No personal/family references
• Qualification Documentation - Please submit ONE of the following based on how you meet the minimum requirements:
• Path A - ParaPro Assessment
• Full ParaPro Assessment score report (all pages, even if blank), AND
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Path B - Degree or College Credits
• Official college transcripts (copies of official are accepted)

You only need to upload documents for one path. If you're planning to take the ParaPro exam soon, you may apply now and upload your score report later.

HIRING REQUIREMENTS

All offers of employment are contingent upon:

• Satisfactory feedback from reference checks
• A clear fingerprint-based criminal background check
• Satisfactory sexual misconduct clearance from any prior school district employers

QUESTIONS?

Email: human.resources@sno.wednet.edu

Phone: 360-563-7233

Note for current substitutes: If you are already an active substitute in the Snohomish School District, you do not need to reapply.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

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: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator - Darryl Pernat, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7285, darryl.pernat@sno.wednet.edu; ADA Coordinator - Shantel Strandt, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7229, shantel.strandt@sno.wednet.edu; Section 504 Coordinator - Wendy McCulloch, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7308, wendy.mcculloch@sno.wednet.edu; and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Coordinator - Jennifer Harlan, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7375, jennifer.harlan@sno.wednet.edu.