Paraeducator IB - 1:1 Intensive Support (Program Paraeducator)

Edmonds School District•Lynnwood, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraeducator IB works collaboratively with students and staff in intensive learning support classrooms, special education classrooms, or other K–12 learning environments. The position provides instructional support and supervision for students with learning, communication, physical, behavioral, or emotional disabilities. It also prepares educational materials, monitors academic progress, collects student data, and implements behavior plans. The assignment is to IS, ISES, ILS, and DK. This is a non-continuing assignment for the 2026–2027 school year only. Such assignments typically fill temporary vacancies to meet short-term district needs. The assignment ends on the employment end date, with no reasonable assurance of work afterward. Total work hours and designated start and end times may vary. The stated schedule is 6.50 hours per day on a 181-day calendar. This is a non-exempt position with an hourly rate of $32.76 to $36.67 under the 2026–27 Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule. Successful candidates must complete mandatory in-person training and orientation before their official start date. Eligible employees may receive benefits through SEBB, subject to the stated eligibility requirements. Eligibility for SEBB state health insurance requires 630 hours during the school year; eligibility for a state retirement plan is determined upon hire based on various factors.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Meet one of the following paraeducator qualification pathways: hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; earn 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; complete a paraeducator apprenticeship registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council; or receive a passing score on 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 able to obtain them within one year of employment; certification must be maintained as a condition 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 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 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

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