Paraeducator - Resource

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.

Shift Details

6.5 hours a day; 181 day calendar

Non-Continuing Position

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.

FLSA

Status

Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate

$29.61 to 33.52 (hourly)(2026-27 Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule)

Position Type

Para educator Level I

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:

• 1. Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• 2. Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university
• 3. Completed an apprenticeship as a para educator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council
• 4. 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

Licenses/Special Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

Below is a general description of benefits and other compensation to be offered for eligible employees.

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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
  802net.edu
• Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator:
  Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, , baumgartnerrnet.edu