Paraeducator IB - Primary Intensive Support (Program Paraeducator)

Edmonds School District; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Edmonds School District is seeking a Paraeducator IB for Primary Intensive Support to assist in intensive learning support classrooms and K-12 environments. You will prepare materials, monitor student progress, and help implement behavior plans under supervision.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, data collection, and adapting supports for students with various disabilities. A mandatory in-person orientation precedes start date, with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; multiple pathways accepted.
• Associate degree or higher required or preferred.
• 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher accepted.
• Apprenticeship as paraeducator accepted.
• Pass PESB assessments (ParaPathways, Pearson Para & Master Teacher) required or obtainable.
• Valid First Aid & CPR certifications or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• De-escalation and physical restraint training or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Special Education Subject Matter Certificate or ability to obtain within 2 years.
• Maintain training and use of proper transfer techniques including Hoyer lift.

Responsibilities

• Work with students in intensive learning support classrooms or other K-12 settings.
• Provide instructional support and supervision for students with disabilities.
• Prepare educational materials and monitor academic progress.
• Collect student data and implement behavior plans.
• Collaborate with staff to support individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Assigned to IS, ISES, ILS, and DK as needed.

Skills

Experience with students with special/

Experience in educational settings

Cultural, ethnic and language-diversit

Education

Associate degree or higher

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

Apprenticeship as paraeducator

PESB approved assessments (ParaPathways / Pearson / Master Teacher)

First Aid and CPR certifications

De-escalation and physical restraint training

Special Education Subject Matter Certificate

Hoyer lift training

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Edmonds School District

Paraeducator IB - Primary Intensive Support (Program Paraeducator) JobID: 5190

• Date Posted:
  11/3/2026
• Location:
  Oak Heights Elementary
• Closing Date:
  11/16/2026

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!

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:6.5 hours per day; 181day calendar
Continuing Position:Employees have reasonable assurance of continued employment to the following school year. However, an employee's total work hours, work locations, 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:

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 (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.

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.

** Successful candidates are required to complete mandatory, in-person training/orientation prior to their official start date.

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.

• 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]

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