Paraeducator I; Playground/Supervision

Anticipated start date: August 26, 2026

Schedule

• Monday – Thursday: 8:55 a.m. – 3:55 p.m. (includes one 15-minute paid break and one 30-minute unpaid meal break)
• Friday: 8:55 a.m. – 1:55 p.m. (includes one 15-minute paid break)
• Weekly working hours: 31

Pay

$24.68 – $28.83 per hour (2026-27 PSE Salary Schedule)

About the role

Under the direction of certificated staff, supervises students and implements behavior programs in the lunchroom, playground, bus loading/unloading, and classrooms. Outdoor supervision takes place in a variety of weather conditions.

Requirements

Washington State Paraeducator requirements:

• At least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• In addition, a paraeducator must also meet one of the following:
  • Have received a passing score on one of the assessments approved by the Paraeducator Board (www.pesb.wa.gov); OR
  • 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
  • Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

Upon hire, the successful candidate must provide:

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

Benefits

• Insurance: Eligible for medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, basic life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance if the assignment is anticipated to work at least 630 hours per year.
• Retirement Plans: Eligible for a 403(b) TSA Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Holidays: Up to 13 paid holidays per year, depending on 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.

Snoqualmie Valley School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).