Paraeducator IV - Behavioral Support

Para educator IV - Behavioral Support

Anticipated start date:
August 26, 2026

Schedule:

• Monday–Thursday: 7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. (includes one 15‑minute paid break and one 30‑minute unpaid meal break)
• Friday: 7:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (includes one 15‑minute paid break and one 30‑minute unpaid meal break)

Weekly working hours: 33

Wage: $29.10 – $33.71 per hour (2026-27 PSE Salary Schedule)

The Behavioral Support Para educator supports middle school students receiving special education services by providing academic and behavioral assistance across a variety of settings, including resource classrooms, general education classes, passing periods, and lunch. This role focuses on helping students access curriculum, stay engaged in learning, and develop positive social and self‑regulation skills. The para educator implements supports aligned with students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), reinforcing instructional strategies and promoting a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.

The para educator works collaboratively with the special education case manager, general education teachers, counselors, and administrators to ensure consistent and effective support for students. Responsibilities include monitoring student progress, supporting behavior and academic goals, and communicating regularly with the student’s support team. The position requires strong communication, patience, and adaptability, as well as a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and fostering student independence and success.

• Previous experience working with students with behavior supports is preferred.

• At least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Meet one of the following:
• Have received a passing score on one of the assessments approved by the Para educator Board.
• 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.

• Copy of a high school diploma or transcripts, or acceptable equivalent document.
• Official post‑secondary transcript(s).

• 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).
• 403(b) TSA Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid holidays: up to 13 paid holidays per year (number 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 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, 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.