2026-2027 Paraeducator I - Pool Posting

Edmonds School District; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

DRS Pension

Job summary

Edmonds School District is seeking paraeducators to work collaboratively with certificated staff in classrooms or learning environments, assisting with instructional support and student supervision, preparing educational materials, and monitoring progress, behavior, and safety. This pool posting covers multiple open positions; roles are classified as Paraeducator Level 1 (Non-Exempt) with varying hours.

Benefits include SEBB health plans, retirement, and paid leave as described in the district

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet one: associate degree or higher, 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher, paraeducator apprenticeship, or PESB assessments.
• Possession of First Aid and CPR certifications or willingness to acquire.
• Certification of de-escalation and physical restraint training is required for self-contained classrooms.
• Complete mandatory in-person training/orientation prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Work with certificated staff in classrooms or other learning environments.
• Assist with instructional support, student supervision, and material preparation.
• Monitor student progress, behavior, and safety; perform routine clerical tasks to support staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom supervision

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher

Paraeducator apprenticeship completed

PESB approved assessments (ETS ParaPro, Pearson Paraprofessional, Master Teacher)

Job description

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. Whether you're working in a classroom, driving a school bus, preparing lunches, or supporting one of the many operational and administrative functions, our goal is to create socially, emotionally and intellectually safe learning environments for each student, every day!

Position Information

Works collaboratively with certificated staff in classrooms or other learning environments, assists with a variety of instructional support and student supervision duties; prepares educational materials; monitors students' progress, behavior, and safety. Performs routine clerical tasks to support teachers and other district staff.

This posting is not for a specific position with the Edmonds School District. Your application will be placed into an applicant pool for Paraeducators. When filling positions, the Hiring Administrator may hire directly from this Pool or advertise individual positions. Pool applicants should also apply for individual postings.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate

$29.61 to $33.52 (hourly) (2026-2027 Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule)

Continuing & Non-Continuing Positions

This is a pool posting for numerous open positions. The status, work hours and work schedules will be determined by the specific vacancy the applicant accepts.

Position Type

Paraeducator Level 1

Please click the link under "Attachments" at bottom right to review the full job description.

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

• Possession of valid First Aid and CPR Certifications or willingness to acquire depending on job assignment.
• Certification of de-escalation and physical restraint training is required for all employees who work in a self-contained classroom.
• * Successful candidates are required to complete mandatory, in-person training/orientation prior to their official start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with students in an educational setting and/or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences.
• Training with cultural, ethnic and language diversity.

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.

Below is a general description of benefits and other compensation to be offered 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, please visit the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) webpage.

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.

• Title IX Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7020, [e-mail]
• Section 504 Coordinator: Jon Bell, Executive Director of Student Services, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7047, [e-mail]
• Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7023, [e-mail]