Paraeducator II - VOICE Program (2 positions)

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

Job summary

Edmonds School District seeks a Paraeducator II for the VOICE Program to support students with developmental disabilities and provide vocational experience in community sites. The role involves monitoring student progress, behavior, and safety, plus clerical support in classrooms.

The position is non-continuing for the 2026-27 school year with a 6-hour day, Monday through Thursday schedule, and an hourly pay range of $33.00 to $36.91, under the Classified Salary Schedule.

Qualifications

• Education and experience: hold an associate degree or higher.
• Education and experience: 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 100 level or higher.
• Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator.
• Passed PESB approved assessments (ParaPathways, Pearson, Master Teacher).
• Licenses/Certification: First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with certificated staff to serve students 18–21 years old with developmental disabilities.
• Assists students with vocational experiences in community work sites; monitors progress, behavior and safety.
• Performs routine clerical duties to support teachers and district staff.
• May perform work that is physically challenging or in disagreeable conditions.

Skills

De-escalation training

Physical restraint training

Education

Associate degree or higher

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

Completed apprenticeship as paraeducator

PESB approved assessments (ParaPathways, Pearson, Master Teacher)

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Edmonds School District

Paraeducator II - VOICE Program (2 positions) JobID: 5186

• Date Posted:
  11/3/2026
• Location:
  VOICE Program
• Closing Date:
  11/09/2026

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:
Works collaboratively with certificated staff to serve students 18-21 years old who have developmental disabilities; assists students with vocational experiences in community work sites; monitors students' progress, behavior, and safety. Performs routine clerical tasks to support teachers and other district staff. Performs work that may be physically hazardous or requires exceptional physical exertion or requires working in disagreeable conditions for a majority of time.

Shift Details:6.0 hours a day; Monday-Thursday; 181day calendar
Non-Continuing Position:This position is non-continuing for the 2026-2027school 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: $33.00 to $36.91 (hourly)(2026-27 Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule)
Position Type: Paraeducator Level ll
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Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

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

* * 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 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, Director Executiveof 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 7:24:26 AM CST.

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