"Job Vacancy" means any vacant position posted or advertised by Edmonds School District to recruit applicants. This job is vacant due to a recent separation and we anticipate filling it as soon as possible. It is not a newly created position.
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 IA works collaboratively with students/staff in an intensive learning support classroom, special education classrooms, Pre-K classrooms, or other 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.
Shift Details: 6 hours a day; 183 day calendar
Non-Continuing Position: This position is non-continuing for the 2025-2026 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: $31.21 to $35.06 (hourly) (2025-2026 Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule)
Position Type: Paraeducator Level IA
Please click the link under "Attachments" at bottom right to review the full job description.
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:
- ETS ParaPro Assessment
- Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment
- Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program
Licenses/Special Requirements:
- 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).
- Maintain training and use of proper physical transfer techniques, including use of the Hoyer lift.
* Must complete two full days (14 hours) of FCS Training on August 25 and 26, 2025. This in-person training is mandatory for all paraeducators hired before the school year begins.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous 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 and retirement packages. 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 retirement at the time of hire is determined by employees who work at least 3.50 hours per day in a continuing position.
Edmonds School District offers a competitive total rewards package to most employees, which includes benefits and compensation:
- 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.
How to Apply:
Complete all steps and submit an Employment Application through Edmonds School District on Applitrack.com. Please make sure to select the desired job vacancy in Step 4 of the application process. Due to the number of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.
A Complete Application Includes:
Cover Letter, Resume, 2 Letters of Recommendation and 2 Confidential Reference Surveys (forms will be automatically emailed to your references). Only complete applications will be screened.
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, [email protected]
- Section 504 Coordinator: Jon Bell, Executive Director of Student Services, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7047, [email protected]
- Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7023, [email protected]
