Substitute Paraeducator - 2026-27 School Year

Edmonds School District; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSAs/FSAs

Life & AD+D Insurance

Long-term Disability

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Edmonds School District is seeking a Substitute Paraeducator for the 2026-27 school year to cover vacancies across 34 sites, working directly with students to support academic and social success. Roles include PARA I, PARA IA, and PARA IB assignments, typically outdoors or in collaborative settings.

On-call shifts vary by district needs with an hourly rate of $21.15–$24.75.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet one of: associate degree or higher; 72 quarter credits/48 semester credits at 100 level+; apprenticeship as paraeducator; PESB assessments passed.
• HR may waive requirements on a case-by-case basis for non-Title I funded schools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support students in PARA I across classrooms, recess, and general education settings.
• Assist with classwork, tutoring, and monitor student progress; share observations with teachers.
• Work 1:1 with individual students or small groups; assist with safety and equipment use; support transitions.

Skills

Student supervision

Safety awareness

Classroom support

Education

Associate degree or higher

72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits

Paraeducator apprenticeship

PESB assessments

Job description

Substitute Paraeducator - 2026-27 School Year JobID: 4982

• Date Posted:
  8/4/2026

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:

This in-person role fills in for vacancies across 34 school sites, working directly with students to ensure their academic and social success.

• PARA I (CLASSROOM/RECESS/GENERAL ED/RESOURCE): Typically outdoors, monitoring students, awareness of safety and equipment use. Supervise and conduct small groups in educational, creative, and structured play activities. Assist with class work and assignments. Tutor and monitor student activities in the classroom and special activities. Monitor student behavior and progress and share observations with teacher and other professional staff. Typically works 1:1 with an individual student. You may be helping in classrooms, restroom breaks, lunch periods, and/or recess.
• PARA IA: Typically works collaboratively with students/staff in an intensive learning support classroom, special education classrooms, Pre-K classrooms, or other learning environments. These positions may serve as a crossing guard as well.
• PARA IB: Typically works with students/staff in an intensive learning support classroom, special education classrooms or other K-12 learning environments. Manages challenging ...

Guest Position:

This role involves various shift times and operates on an on-call basis depending on vacancies. Work hours, including start and end times, are subject to change based on district needs. Please note that substitute employment is 'at-will,' and there is no guaranteed minimum of hours or days per week.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $21.15 - $24.75 (Depending on assignment type)

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 PESB approved assessments.

* Human Resources may waive the requirements listed above on a case‑by‑case basis for non-Title I funded schools.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for extensive periods of time. Frequently required to use hands to handle or feel. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, or bend. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds (books, files, learning resources, equipment, etc.) on a regular basis. Exposure to communicable diseases and bloodborne pathogens. This position may have interaction with groups of students with complex needs and challenging behaviors. Must be able to withstand physical and emotional stress. Required to lift, position, and/or move students on a regular basis. Examples include lifting and positioning physically impaired students in and out of a vehicle, wheelchair, pool, therapy equipment, etc., depending on the assignment type.

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.

Below is a general description of benefits and other compensation to be offered for eligible employees:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSAs/FSAs
• Life & AD+D Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Paid Sick Leave (1 hour for every 40 hours worked)

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]