What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Paraeducator position at Northshore School District 417?
JOB SUMMARY
Substitute paraeducators work under the direction of a teacher. They provide instructional assistance to students and monitor student behavior and safety in the classroom, at lunch, or on the playground. Substitutes for Special Education paraeducators work with severe-to-profound special needs students, and may be assigned to work with a single student or a group of students.
WORK YEAR/HOURS
Work hours will vary based on the assignment. Assignments are chosen by the substitute through our absence management system.
SALARY
2026-27 Substitute Pay Rates are pending; 25-26 Sub Pay Rate: $29.86/hour based on the ESP Salary Schedule.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and the public using tact, courtesy, and good judgment
- Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions, policies, and procedures
- Ability to demonstrate skills in reading, writing, spelling, and math computation
- Ability to operate standard office equipment such as a photocopier and personal computer
- Previous work/volunteer experience working with children
- Demonstrated interest and ability in working in an educational environment
- Ability to report to work on an on-call basis with short notice
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Click "Login and Apply" to start your application. Complete all steps in the application process so that we may fully consider you. Incomplete applications won't be considered. A minimum of two electronic confidential reference forms must be returned.
Please note applying to the pool posting does not automatically add you to the Northshore School District's substitute list. If there is a need and you meet the qualifications, you will be contacted by email for an interview. Since this is a pool posting, you may be contacted at any point throughout the school year.
ALL OFFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT ON
satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers and/or character 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 Northshore School Board.
BENEFITS
Substitutes become benefit eligible after subbing for 630 hours during the school year. Your coverage would go from the first of the month after reaching the 630 hours though 8/31. After reaching 630 hours for two school years in a row, your coverage would be continuous for the following school year.
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