Paraeducator – Classroom Support & Student Ally
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Preschool / Daycare
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
Works collaboratively with certificated staff in classrooms or other learning environments, assists with a variety of instructional support and student supervision duties; prepares educational materials; monitors students' progress, behavior, and safety. Performs routine clerical tasks to support teachers and other district staff.
This posting is not for a specific position with the Edmonds School District. Your application will be placed into an applicant pool for Paraeducators. When filling positions, the Hiring Administrator may hire directly from this Pool or advertise individual positions. Pool applicants should also apply for individual postings.
FLSA Status
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Non-Exempt
Hourly Rate
: $28.75 to $32.60 (hourly) Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule)
Continuing & Non-Continuing Positions
:
This is a pool posting for numerous open positions. The status, work hours and work schedules will be determined by the specific vacancy the applicant accepts.
Position Type
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Para educator Level 1
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Required Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- 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 willingness to acquire depending on job assignment.
- 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.
- Previous experience working with students in an educational setting and/or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences.
- 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.
Below is a general description of benefits and other compensation to be offered for eligible employees:
- 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.
Discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other prohibited practices are not tolerated. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator, Section 504 Coordinator, and Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator, with contact details provided. This section remains part of the policy information and does not constitute a job instruction or application guidance.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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