2026-2027 Paraeducator IA (ECEAP) - Pool Posting

Edmonds School District; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 4,299,489 - 4,829,865; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Edmonds School District is hiring paraeducator staff to work with lead instructors and teachers in preschool environments. You will assist with instructional activities to support social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and academic growth for kindergarten learners, prepare materials, and help implement curriculum.

Communication with families and monitoring student progress and safety are essential, along with routine clerical tasks to support teachers and district staff.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with high school diploma or equivalent.
• Qualifications include post-secondary credits or credential in early childhood education.
• Eligible for PESB assessments (ParaPro, Pearson, or Master Teacher) or equivalent.
• ECEAP paraeducator qualifications include specific early childhood credits or credentials.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructional support to promote social, emotional, physical, cognitive and academic growth.
• Prepare educational materials and implement curriculum with classroom staff.
• Communicate with families and monitor student progress and safety.

Skills

Student support

Family communication

Cultural diversity training

Education

Associate degree or higher

72 quarter credits / 48 semester credits (100+ level)

Paraeducator apprenticeship program

PESB ParaPro / Pearson / Master Teacher assessments

Master Teacher Paraeducator program

WA ECED CDA credential

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

This position works collaboratively with lead instructors, classroom teachers, and staff in preschool classrooms or other learning environments. It assists with a variety of instructional support activities to promote social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and academic growth needed for kindergarten. It prepares educational materials and assists in implementing curriculum; communicates and collaborates with families, assesses student development; monitors students’ progress, behavior, and safety. It performs routine clerical tasks to support teachers and other district staff.

Shift Details

3.25 - 6.5 hours per day, Mon.-Thurs.; Special Calendar (actual number of paid work days depends on start date and schedule).

Continuing & Non-Continuing Positions

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

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate

$31.21 to $35.06 (hourly) (2025-26 Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule)

Position Type

Paraeducator Level IA - Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP)

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
• In addition, ECEAP Paraeducators must meet one of the following qualifications:
• 1) have the equivalent of 12 college quarter credits in early childhood education;
• 2) hold an initial or higher Washington State Early Childhood Education Certificate;
• 3) hold a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition.

Licenses/Special Requirements

• Possession of valid First Aid and CPR Certifications or ability to acquire depending on job assignment.
• Possession of Food Handler permit within 90 days of hire.
• Certification of de-escalation and physical restraint training is required for all employees who work in a self-contained classroom.
• Complete a background clearance check, in accordance to WAC 110-06-0040.
• Provide proof of tuberculosis (TB) testing or treatment in accordance to WAC 110-300-0105(3).
• Provide proof of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) immunization or proof of immunity in accordance RCW 43.216.690.
• Must complete two full days (14 hours) of FCS Training. This in-person training is mandatory for all paraeducators.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous 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 desirable.
• Training with cultural, ethnic and language diversity.

Benefits

• 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.

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. The Following Employees Have Been Designated To Handle Questions And Complaints Of Alleged Discrimination

• 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]