Paraeducator II - VOICE Program

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!

Works collaboratively with certificated staff to serve students 18-21 years old who have developmental disabilities; assists students with vocational experiences in community work sites; monitors students' progress, behavior, and safety. Performs routine clerical tasks to support teachers and other district staff. Performs work that may be physically hazardous or requires exceptional physical exertion or requires working in disagreeable conditions for a majority of time.

6.0 hours a day;
Monday-Thursday; 181 day calendar

This position is non-continuing for the  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.

Non-Exempt

$33.00 to $36.91 (hourly) (2026-27 Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule)

Para educator Level ll

• 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:
• Para Pathways Assessment
• Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment
• Master Teacher Inc. Para educator Online Training Program

• Possession of valid First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Certification of de-escalation and physical restraint training is required for all employees who work in a self-contained classroom.
• * 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 desirable.
• Training with cultural, ethnic and language diversity.

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.

Eligibility for a state retirement plan through the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is determined upon hire and is based on a variety of factors.

• 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.