Paraeducator IB - Intensive ; Program Paraeducator

Position: Para educator IB - 1:1 Intensive Support (Program Para educator)

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 and 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 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

$31.82 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
• In addition, a para educator must meet one of the following:
  • 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
• 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
• 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…