Substitute Paraeducator

• Position Type:
  Substitute & Hourly - Classified/ Substitute Para educator
• Date Posted: 5/14/2026
• Location:
  
  District Wide
• Date Available:
  
  09/01/2026
• Closing Date:
  Opens/Closes as needed

SUBSTITUTE PARA EDUCATOR (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 para educators to support schools across the district. We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Your work will directly support student success.

POSITION SUMMARY
Substitute para educators 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 Description s: See the attached files for Para educator A and B descriptions for examples of responsibilities. Substitute para educators 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 para educator assignments, often on short notice.

PAY RATES
Pay rates for para educator 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.

• Para educator Level A : $26.43/hour
• Para educator Level B : $27.91/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 para educator 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 Para Pro Assessment

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Apply online at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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:

• Resume
• One must be from your most recent supervisor
• Another past supervisor is preferred or at minimum someone who has observed you…