2026-2027 Paraeducator II - 1:1 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program - Pool Posting

Edmonds School District; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance via SEBB

State retirement plan eligibility

Diverse work environment

Job summary

Edmonds School District is seeking a Paraeducator II for the 2026-2027 school year to assist in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. The role involves supporting students with specialized needs, monitoring their progress, and performing clerical tasks.

This position requires at least a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and experience working in educational settings. The Paraeducator II position offers a dynamic work environment with benefits based on eligibility.

Qualifications

• Be at least eighteen years of age.
• Possess valid First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Certification in de-escalation and physical restraint training required.

Responsibilities

• Assist certificated staff in delivering instructional programs in specialized areas.
• Monitor students' progress, behavior, and safety.
• Perform a variety of routine clerical and office tasks supporting teachers.

Skills

Experience working with students

ASL fluency

Cultural, ethnic and language diversity training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits

Job description

2026-2027 Paraeducator II - 1:1 Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program - Pool Posting JobID: 4849

• Date Posted: 5/20/2026
• Closing Date: 05/31/2027

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

The Paraeducator II assists certificated staff in delivering instructional programs by working in specialized areas such as a computer lab, deaf and hard of hearing (DHH), vocational education, case management and/or intervention. This position adapts and implements educational materials to students' specialized needs. The Paraeducator II position monitors students' progress, behavior, and safety. Additionally, this position performs a variety of routine clerical and office tasks supporting teachers and other district staff.

Shift Details

Hours are dependent on specific position the employee is hired to fill; 183 day calendar. 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.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• 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: Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program.

Licenses / Special Requirements

• Possession of valid First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Certification of de-escalation and physical restraint training is required for all employees who work in a self-contained classroom.

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 desirable.
• Training with cultural, ethnic and language diversity.
• ASL fluency preferred.

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.

EEO Statement

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.