Paraeducator A / Paraeducator B (Multi Language Learner)

For consideration, current paraeducators seeking internal transfer must apply by posted deadline. (Sept. 6, 2024, 4 p.m.)
Our People = Our Strength
Snohomish School District is looking for skilled and dedicated professionals that are committed to our students and community. People with different backgrounds, different experiences and different ways of accomplishing things add to our strength and diversity. Successful candidates will be committed to a continuing program of personal and professional growth and the ability to work effectively with people with dynamic backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Building Administrator and the MLL teacher is responsible for supporting the elementary educational process and responsible for applying MLL strategies and supporting language development for MLL students. Specific responsibilities for this position are as described on the attached job descriptions.

Salary Range: $25.29 - $28.74/hour (Paraeducator A) $26.71 - $30.32/hour (Paraeducator B) per 2024-25 Public School Employees Salary Schedule

• Para A - 3.75 hours - General Building Support, Crossing Guard
• Para B - 1.00 hours - Multi Language Learner Support

Above pay rates do not include holiday and pay in lieu of vacation, which increases the hourly compensation.
Work Year: 4.75 hours/day (includes gneral building support, crossing guard and Multi Lanaguage Learner support) 5 days/week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., 9 months/year

Qualifications:

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent, and meet one (1) of the following:
  • Have received a score of 455 on the ETS ParaPro (https://www.ets.org/parapro),or a qualifying score on the Pearson Paraprofessional assessment or Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Training Program

  • 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
• Upon hire, must complete the Fundamental Course of Study (FCS)-Paraeducator Certificate.
• Ability to meet the qualifications as listed on the job description for this position.

Benefits: 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
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program

Application Procedure: Apply www.sno.wednet.edu/jobs. Only applications submitted through Snohomish School District’s application system, Frontline, will be accepted. Complete all steps in the application process so that we may fully consider you. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. A complete application must include references (confidential forms will be automatically emailed to your professional/supervisor references). You may also submit other supporting information of your choosing. Upload your attachments (resume, cover letter, etc.) as a PDF. PDFs maintain their appearance regardless of computer or software opening the document.

• New applicants, substitutes, temporary staff, and those on a non-continuing should login as an "External Applicant."
• Only transfer applicants within the same bargaining group should login to the application system as an “Internal Applicant”. Transfer applicants must complete the application pages and upload a current resume and letter of interest.

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.

The Snohomish School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities based on 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: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator and ADA – Darryl Pernat, 360-563-7285, darryl.pernat@sno.wednet.edu; Section 504 Coordinator and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying – Shawn Stevenson, 360-563-7280, shawn.stevenson@sno.wednet.edu; 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290.

Questions:
email: human.resources@sno.wednet.edu
phone: 360-563-7233