2026-2027 Paraeducator IB (Program Paraeducator) - Pool Posting
About the role
The Paraeducator IB works collaboratively with students/staff in an intensive learning support classroom, special education classrooms or other K-12 learning environments. This position assists with a variety of instructional support and supervision duties of students who have learning, communication, physical, behavioral, or emotional disabilities. Additionally, this position prepares educational materials, monitors academic progress, collects student data, and implements behavior plans. (Assigned to IS, ISES, ILS, and DK.)
Shift Details
Shift details: Hours and locations will vary; 183 day calendar. Non-Continuing Position: This position is non-continuing for the 2026-2027 school year only. Typically, non-continuing assignments fill a variety of temporary vacancies to help the school district meet a short-term work demand. This work assignment expires on the end date of employment and there is no reasonable assurance for work after the end date. An employee's total work hours and the designated beginning and ending times may vary.
Pay
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hourly Rate: $31.82 to $35.67 (hourly) (2025-26 Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule)
Schedule
Non-Continuing Position: This position is non-continuing for the 2026-2027 school year only. Typically, non-continuing assignments fill a variety of temporary vacancies to help the school district meet a short-term work demand. This work assignment expires on the end date of employment and there is no reasonable assurance for work after the end date. An employee's total work hours and the designated beginning and ending times may vary.
Required Qualifications
- Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent
- In addition, a paraeducator must meet one of the following:
- 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
- Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council
- Received a passing score on one of the following PESB approved assessments:
- ETS ParaPro Assessment
- Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment
- Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program
- Licenses/Special Requirements (Must maintain certification as a condition of employment): Possession of valid First Aid and CPR Certifications (or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment)
- Certification of de-escalation and physical restraint training (or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment).
- Special Education Subject Matter Certificate (Or ability to obtain within 2 years of employment).
- Maintain training and use of proper physical transfer techniques, including use of the Hoyer lift.
- Experience working with students in an educational setting and/or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences
- Experience working with students with physical or cognitive disabilities and/or behavior challenges or social/emotional issues
- Training with cultural, ethnic and language diversity
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- HSAs/FSAs
- Life & AD+D Insurance
- Long-term Disability
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Personal Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pension Plans (DRS)
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- 403(b) Plans
Preferred Qualifications
Benefits
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) provides access to health care services. Our benefits are provided to eligible positions through SEBB (School Employees Benefits Board). Eligibility for SEBB state health insurance coverage is determined by working 630 hours during the school year. Eligibility for a state retirement plan through the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is determined upon hire and is based on a variety of factors.
How to Apply
To apply, complete all steps and submit an Employment Application through Edmonds School District on Applitrack.com. Please make sure to select the desired job vacancy in Step 4 of the application process. Due to the number of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for further consideration will be contacted. A Complete Application Includes Cover Letter, Resume, 2 Letters of Recommendation and 2 Confidential Reference Surveys (forms will be automatically emailed to your references). Only complete applications will be screened.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Edmonds School District Does Not Discriminate In Any Program Or Activities On The Basis Of Sex, Race, Creed Religion, Color, National Origin, Age Veteran Or Military Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Expression Or Identity, Genetic Information, 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.
Contact Information
Title IX Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7020, baumgartnerr@edmonds.wednet.edu
Section 504 Coordinator: Jon Bell, Executive Director of Student Services, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7047, bellj802@edmonds.wednet.edu
Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7023, baumgartnerr@edmonds.wednet.edu