Paraeducator IB (Program Paraeducator) 1:1 Intensive Support

Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future. Our goal is to create socially, emotionally, and intellectually safe learning environments for each student, every day.

About the role

The Paraeducator IB works collaboratively with students and 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 for students who have learning, communication, physical, behavioral, or emotional disabilities. Additionally, this role prepares educational materials, monitors academic progress, collects student data, and implements behavior plans.

Schedule

• 6.5 hours per day
• 183-day calendar (non-continuing for the 2026-2027 school year only)
• Non-continuing position: expires at the end of the employment period with no reasonable assurance of work beyond that date

Pay

Hourly rate: $32.76 - $36.67 (based on the 2026-2027 Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule)

Requirements

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent
• 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 the following certifications as a condition of employment:

• 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

Successful candidates are required to complete mandatory, in-person training/orientation prior to their official start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

Eligibility for benefits is determined by working 630 hours during the school year (SEBB) or upon hire (DRS). Below is a general description of benefits for eligible employees:

• 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

For more information about insurance benefits, visit the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) webpage.