Paraeducator

Location

Snohomish Discovery / NRLC

4407 172nd Street NE

Arlington, WA 98223

Position Summary

The NWESD aspires to be a racially and culturally inclusive staff that reflects the diversity of those we serve. We believe this strengthens our organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches staff engagement.

Summary:

The primary role of the Paraeducator is to assist students in achieving academic and behavioral goals as may be specified in student Individual Education Plans (IEP). The Paraeducator provides essential support in facilitating the overall safety and effectiveness of school operations through supervision, instructional support, behavior intervention and management, as well as operational/clerical support.

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Qualifications

High School diploma and one of the following required: Associate’s degree or higher; two years of education from an institute of higher education (72 quarter hours or 48 semester hours); or proof of a score of 455 or higher on the ETS Parapro Assessment. Experience working with at-risk and adjudicated adolescents in an alternative environment is strongly preferred. WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required. Valid First-Aid/CPR certificate required or be willing to obtain.

Employment Conditions and Benefits

7 hours per day, Monday-Friday starting for the 2026-27 school year. Two positions are available. One position is a continuing position at Northwest Regional Learning Center (high school grades), and one position is a temporary leave replacement at Snohomish Discovery Center (elementary and middle grades) through December 18, 2026. $29.70-$33.45 an hour, depending on experience.

Approximate Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Benefits Include: Medical Insurance; Dental and Vision insurance with 100% paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents; Annual Paid Leave - (9-10) Vacation days are rolled in to the annualized salary, (10) Sick days, (1) Floating Holiday, (7) observed Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Long Term Disability; Basic Life Insurance $35k (w/voluntary additional coverage); WA State Dept. of Retirement Systems Membership - Schools Employees' Retirement System (SERS), Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) offering 457 deferred savings plan; Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent Care; Voluntary Employees' Benefits Association (VEBA) participation; Employee Assistance Program; and Professional Development opportunities.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Work is performed in an educational environment for special needs students in which continual observation and awareness of the surroundings is critical. Must have sufficient stamina, fitness, and coordination to safely participate in physical containment procedures and recreational activities for sites where this activity is a possibility. Lifts and carries a maximum of 40 pounds. Transporting students may be required. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

Hazards: Due to the nature of the population of some programs, hazards include but are not limited to exposure to weapons, threats, verbal abuse, spitting, fighting, kicking, hitting, punching, biting, scratching, hair pulling, throwing of objects and other forms of physical aggression.

Salary Range

$29.70-$33.45

How to Apply

Submit a complete application at nwesd.org/jobs. Applications for this position must include:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Transcripts (Official/unofficial) or ETS Parapro Assessment score documentation
• Other documents may be included at your discretion.