Paraeducator IB - Primary Intensive Support (Program Paraeducator)

Edmonds School District; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Edmonds School District seeks a Paraeducator IB for Primary Intensive Support to join intensive learning environments in K-12 settings. You will support students with diverse learning, communication, and behavioral needs, preparing materials, tracking progress, and applying behavior plans.

This role runs 6.5 hours daily on an 181-day calendar, with non-exempt status and a hourly wage schedule of $32.76–$36.67, reflecting the 2026-27 classification for classified staff.

Qualifications

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must meet one of: associate degree or higher; 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher; completed an apprenticeship; or passing PESB approved assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instructional support and supervision in IS, ISES, ILS, and DK settings for students with disabilities.
• Prepare educational materials, monitor academic progress, collect student data, and implement behavior plans.

Skills

First Aid & CPR certifications

De-escalation & restraint training

Hoyer lift familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits

Paraprofessional apprenticeship

PESB assessments: ParaPathways, Pearson Paraprofessional, Master Teacher Paraeducator Online Training

Job description

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!

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: 6.5 hours per day; 181 day 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. 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]