Paraeducator IB - Primary Intensive Support (Program Paraeducator)

Edmonds School District•Lynnwood, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraeducator IB works collaboratively with students and staff in an intensive learning support classroom, special education classrooms, or other K–12 learning environments. The role provides instructional support and supervises students with learning, communication, physical, behavioral, or emotional disabilities. It also involves preparing educational materials, monitoring academic progress, collecting student data, and implementing behavior plans. The position is assigned to IS, ISES, ILS, and DK. This is a continuing position on a 181-day calendar, working 6.5 hours per day. Employees have reasonable assurance of continued employment into the following school year, although total work hours, work locations, and designated start and end times may vary. The position is non-exempt and pays $32.76 to $36.67 per hour for the 2026–27 classified support staff salary schedule. Successful candidates must complete mandatory in-person training and 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 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 from 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 able to obtain them within one year of employment.
Have certification in de-escalation and physical restraint training, or be able to obtain it within six months of employment.
Have a Special Education Subject Matter Certificate, or be able to obtain it within two years of employment.
Maintain training in and use proper physical transfer techniques, including use of the Hoyer lift.
Complete mandatory in-person training and orientation before the official start date.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students in an educational setting and/or evidence of an interest in supporting learning experiences.
Experience working with students with physical or cognitive disabilities, behavior challenges, or social/emotional issues.
Training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with students and staff in intensive learning support, special education, or other K–12 learning environments.
Provide instructional support and supervision for students with learning, communication, physical, behavioral, or emotional disabilities.
Prepare educational materials.
Monitor students’ academic progress.
Collect student data.
Implement behavior plans.
Maintain training in and use proper physical transfer techniques, including use of the Hoyer lift.