Paraeducator III - Specialty

Para educator III - Specialty

Job

• Date Posted: 6/3/2026
• Date Available:
  
  08/26/2026
• Closing Date:
  Best consideration 6/12

Anticipated start date:
August 26, 2026

Monday - Thursday: 8:50 a.m.

- 3:50 p.m. (includes one 15‑minute paid break and one 30‑minute unpaid meal break)
Friday: 8:50 a.m.

- 1:50 p.m. (includes one 15‑minute paid break)
Weekly working hours: 31
Wage: $26.66 - $31.19 per hour (2025-26 PSE Salary Schedule
* 2026-27 TBD)
Work Calendar: 2026-27 PSE PARA ELEMENTARY M-F

Position Summary: Under the direction of a certificated Teacher, this position is primarily instructional but limited to work within a Special Education self-contained setting (individually or in small groups), and will also assist with behavior and personal hygiene issues of high needs Special Education students.

Must meet WA State Para educator requirements:

• At least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Have received a passing score on one of the assessments approved by the Para educator Board ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).
• Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university.
• Have completed an apprenticeship as a para educator, 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).

Benefits:

• Insurance:
  Medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, basic life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance (eligible if anticipated at least 630 hours per year).
• Retirement Plans:
  Eligible for a 403(b) TSA Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Holidays:
  Eligible for up to 13 paid holidays per year (number depends on employee start/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).  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.

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 compliance coordinators at  or email: