Paraeducator IA - 1:1 Preschool Program

Edmonds School District; Lynnwood (WA); Sur place; USD 44 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Edmonds School District seeks a Paraeducator IA to collaborate with staff in intensive learning support classrooms, Pre-K, and other learning environments. You will assist with instructional support, prepare materials, monitor progress, collect data, and help implement behavior plans.

Shift details include 3.25 hours per day, Monday-Thursday, on a 181-day calendar. This is a non-continuing position for the 2026-27 school year; wage range is $32.15 to $36.06 per hour, non-exempt under FLSA.

Qualifications

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university OR 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher.
• Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.
• Passing PESB approved assessments: ParaPathways, Pearson Paraprofessional, Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training.

Responsabilités

• Assist with instructional support and student supervision in intensive learning settings.
• Prepare educational materials and monitor student progress; collect data and implement behavior plans.

Connaissances

Student support

Data collection

Classroom supervision

Formation

Associate degree or higher

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

Completed paraeducator apprenticeship

ParaPathways Assessment

Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment

Master Teacher Paraeducator Training

Description du poste

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Edmonds School District

• Location: Alderwood Early Childhood Center

• Closing Date: 11/05/2026

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 IA works collaboratively with students/staff in an intensive learning support classroom, special education classrooms, Pre-K classrooms, or other 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.

Shift Details: 3.25 hours a day; Monday-Thursday; 181day calendar

Non-Continuing Position: This position is non-continuing for the2026-2027school 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.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $32.15 to $36.06 (hourly)(2026-27 Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule)

Position Type: Paraeducator Level IA

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:

1. Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university
2. Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university
3. Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council
4. Received a passing score on one of the following PESB approved assessments:

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

Licenses/Special Requirements:

• 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)
• 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:

• 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: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.

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 Directorof 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]

Postings current as of 11/5/2026 8:59:21 AM CST.

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