Paraeducator I - Basic Resource Support and Office / Health Room

Edmonds School District•Lynnwood, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Works collaboratively with certificated staff in classrooms or other learning environments, assisting with instructional support and student supervision. Prepares educational materials and monitors students’ progress, behavior, and safety. Performs routine clerical tasks to support teachers and other district staff. This is a continuing position scheduled for 4.0 hours per day on a 181-day calendar. Employees have reasonable assurance of continued employment through the following school year, although total work hours, locations, and designated start and end times may vary. The position is non-exempt and pays $29.61 to $33.52 per hour under the 2026–27 Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule. Successful candidates must complete mandatory in-person training or orientation before their official start date.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
Meet at least one of these paraeducator qualification pathways: 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 from an accredited college or university; have completed a paraeducator apprenticeship registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council; or have passed a PESB-approved assessment or program (ParaPathways Assessment, Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment, or Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program).
Possess valid First Aid and CPR certifications or be willing to acquire them, depending on the job assignment.
Complete de-escalation and physical restraint training if working in a self-contained classroom.
Complete mandatory in-person training or orientation before the official start date.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with students in an educational setting and/or evidence of interest in supporting learning experiences.
Training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with certificated staff in classrooms or other learning environments.
Assist with instructional support and student supervision duties.
Prepare educational materials.
Monitor students’ progress, behavior, and safety.
Perform routine clerical tasks supporting teachers and other district staff.