Career Center Specialist

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!

The Career Center Specialist supervises the operation of a high school Career Center, educates students and parents about college and career options, trends and procedures in college and career planning. This position develops professional relationships with college representatives and community members regarding college entrance and career planning, creates instructional materials and presents career‑related information in the classroom, and acts as a liaison with businesses and community organizations to establish volunteer and employment opportunities for students.

Shift Details: 7.0 hours per day; 183‑day calendar
Continuing Position: Employees have reasonable assurance of continued employment to the following school year. However, an employee’s total work hours, work locations, and the designated beginning and ending times may vary.
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt
Hourly Rate: $37.81 to $41.66 (hourly) (2025‑26 Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule)
Position Type: Career Center Specialist

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

Successful candidates are required to complete mandatory, in‑person training/orientation prior to their official start date.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.

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.

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.

• Title IX Coordinator:
  Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425‑431‑7020, baumgartnerrnet.edu
• Section 504 Coordinator:
  Jon Bell, Executive Director of Student Services, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425‑431‑7047, bellj
  802net.edu
• Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator:
  Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425‑431‑7023, baumgartnerrnet.edu