Paraeducator IB - Intensive ; Program Paraeducator

Para educator IB – 1:1 Intensive Support (Program Para educator)

Edmonds School District.

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, the position prepares educational materials, monitors academic progress, collects student data, and implements behavior plans. (Assigned to IS, ISES, ILS, and DK.)

Shift Details: 6 hours a day; 183 day calendar.

Non-Continuing Position:
This position is non-continuing for the  school year only. It expires at the end date of employment and there is no reasonable assurance for work after the end date.

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $31.82 to $35.67 (2025-26 Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule)

Position Type:
Para educator Level IB

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.

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, , baumgartnerrnet.edu
• Section 504 Coordinator:
  Jon Bell, Executive Director of Student Services, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, , bellj
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• Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator:
  Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, , baumgartnerrnet.edu