Braillist - Assistant (2025-2026)

Position Type

Classified - Educational Support & Para-Educators

Date Posted

4/9/2025

Location

District Wide

Closing Date

Open until filled

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For consideration, current paraeducators seeking internal transfer must apply by posted deadline.

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 Teacher of the Visually Impaired, is responsible for supporting the educational process. Please refer to attached job description for specific responsibilities. Position to begin in September, 2025.

Salary Range: $35.04 - $39.90 Braillist Assistant per 2024-25 Public School Employees Salary Schedule

Above pay rates do not include holiday and pay in lieu of vacation, which increases the hourly compensation.

Work Schedule

• Shift: Monday through Friday, hours are TBD depending on level of support on any given day
• Paid Hours: 6.0 hours per day
• Lunch Break: 30 minutes unpaid break
• Calendar: 9 months/year; enjoy time off during spring break, winter break and summer plus 10 paid holidays
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AA degree required.
• State certification in United English Braille (UEB).
• Washington State Driver's License.
• Blood Borne Pathogen Training.
• 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
• 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
  
  

Application Procedure: Apply at 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 "Transfer 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.

Questions

email: human.resources@sno.wednet.edu

phone: 360-563-7233

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: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator - Darryl Pernat, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7285, darryl.pernat@sno.wednet.edu; ADA Coordinator - Shantel Strandt, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7229, shantel.strandt@sno.wednet.edu; Section 504 Coordinator - Wendy McCulloch, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7308, wendy.mcculloch@sno.wednet.edu; and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Coordinator - Jennifer Harlan, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7375, jennifer.harlan@sno.wednet.edu.

Attachment(s)

• Assistant, Braillist-Vision.docx