Paraeducator IB - Intensive and Bus
Listed on 2025-12-22
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Education Administration, Child Development/Support
Para educator IB - Intensive Support and Bus Support
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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 Para educator 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.
Shift Details: 6.5 hours a day; additional time as needed for bus support; 183 day calendar
Non-Continuing Position: This position is non-continuing for the school year only.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Hourly Rate: $31.82 to $35.67 (hourly) (2025-26 Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule)
Position Type: Para educator Level IB
Required Qualifications
- Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent
- Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university
- Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university
- Completed an apprenticeship as a para educator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council
- Received a passing score on one of the following PESB approved assessments: ETS Para Pro Assessment, Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment, Master Teacher Inc. Para educator 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
- Must complete two full days (14 hours) of FCS Training on August 25 and 26, 2025. This in-person training is mandatory for all para educators hired before the school year begins.
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.
Benefits
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 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…
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