Paraeducator I - 1:1 Resource Support

Edmonds School District•Lynnwood, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Works collaboratively with certificated staff in classrooms or other learning environments, assisting with instructional support and student supervision. The role includes preparing educational materials, monitoring students' progress, behavior, and safety, and performing routine clerical tasks to support teachers and other district staff. This is a non-continuing assignment for the 2026–2027 school year only, intended to help meet a short-term work demand. The assignment ends on the end date of employment, with no reasonable assurance of work afterward. The employee works 6.0 hours per day on a 181-day calendar; total work hours and designated beginning and ending times may vary. 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 its equivalent.
Meet at least one of the following paraeducator qualifications: 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; have completed a paraeducator apprenticeship registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council; or have received a passing score on a PESB-approved assessment.
Possess valid First Aid and CPR certifications or be willing to acquire them, depending on the job assignment.
Complete mandatory, in-person training or orientation before the official start date.
For employees who work in a self-contained classroom, hold certification in de-escalation and physical restraint training.

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

Work collaboratively 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 to support teachers and other district staff.