Paraeducator I - Resource and Basic Support

Edmonds School District•Lynnwood, WA

5d•$30 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

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! This position 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.

Requirements

Be at least eighteen years of age
Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent
Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university OR Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university OR Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council OR Received a passing score on one of the following PESB approved assessments: ParaPathways Assessment, Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment, Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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