Paraeducator IB - 1:1 Intensive Support (Program Paraeducator)

Edmonds School District; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full 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 invites qualified applicants for the Paraeducator IB role. You will work in intensive learning support or special education environments providing instructional support and supervision for students with diverse needs.

You will prepare learning materials, track progress, collect data, and help implement behavior plans as part of a collaborative team across IS, ISES, ILS and DK classrooms.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree or higher from an accredited college.
• 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher.
• Paraeducator apprenticeship or PESB-approved assessments.
• First Aid and CPR certifications (or ability to obtain within 1 year).
• De-escalation and physical restraint training (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Special Education Certificate (Or ability to obtain within 2 years).
• Maintain training and proper transfer techniques including the Hoyer lift.
• Mandatory in-person training prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructional support and supervision in intensive learning support classrooms and K-12 settings.
• Prepare educational materials and monitor student progress.
• Collect student data and assist in implementing behavior plans.

Education

Associate degree or higher

72 quarter credits / 48 semester credits

Paraeducator apprenticeship

PESB assessments (ParaPathways, 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

The Paraeducator IB works collaboratively with students/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 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. (Assigned to IS, ISES, ILS, and DK.)

Shift Details:

6.50 hours a day; 181 day calendar

Non-Continuing Position:

This position is non-continuing for the 2026-2027 school 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:

$32.76 to $36.67 (hourly) (2026-27 Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule)

Position Type:

Paraeducator Level IB

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

Licenses/Special Requirements (Must maintain certification as a condition of employment)

• 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).
• 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

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. 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]