Paraeducator B - Developmental Preschool and Life Skills

Para educator B
- Developmental Preschool and Life Skills )

Date Posted: 6/12/2026

Under the direction of the Building Administrator and Special Education Teacher, will assist with individualized and small group instruction for students of all educational levels who have physical or behavioral needs or are medically fragile. Paraeducators assist students with the unique needs outlined in their Individualized Education Plans (IEP). This vital role involves providing direct support to students, helping them access their education through academic support, behavior management, and fostering independence.

While you may work one‑on‑one with a student or within small groups, it is important to note that assignments are not fixed to specific students. Staff members are assigned based on current needs and teacher discretion, which allows us to adapt and reassign support to maximize effectiveness for all students. This position requires effective collaboration with other staff to implement necessary accommodations and strategies that promote student success.

Life Skills students have significant cognitive and adaptive delays who require specialized life skills and functional academic instruction. Developmental Preschool students, ages 3‑5, have moderate to significant delays in one or more of the five developmental areas: motor, communication, personal social skills, adaptive skills or cognition.

$28.91 - $32.84/hour (Para educator B, 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.

• Start Date:
  
  September 1, 2026
• Shift: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday
  - Thursday AM – Developmental Preschool, Monday
  - Thursday PM and Fridays – Life Skills classroom support
• Lunch Break: 30 minutes unpaid break
• Calendar: 9 months/year; time off during spring break, winter break and summer, plus 10 paid holidays

• 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 Para Pro Assessment Score of 455 or higher (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)
    • 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. Para educator Training Program Score of 65% or higher
• Upon hire, must complete the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS)-Para educator Certificate.
• Ability to meet the qualifications as listed on the job description for this position.

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
• 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

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.

Email: human.resources net.edu

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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, , darryl.pernatnet.edu; ADA Coordinator – Shantel Strandt, , shantel.strandtnet.edu;
Section 504 Coordinator
- Wendy McCulloch, , wendy.mccullochnet.edu; and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Coordinator – Jennifer Harlan, , jennifer.harlannet.edu.