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

Edmonds School District•Lynnwood, WA

5d•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 supports 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 programs at Beverly Elementary. This is a non-continuing assignment for the 2026–2027 school year only. The assignment expires at the end of employment, with no reasonable assurance of work afterward. The position is scheduled for 6.5 hours per day on a 181-day calendar; total work hours and beginning and ending times may vary. Successful candidates must complete mandatory in-person training and orientation before their official start date.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old 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; 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.
Possess valid First Aid and CPR certifications, or be able to obtain them within one year of employment.
Hold certification in de-escalation and physical restraint training, or be able to obtain it within six months of employment.
Hold 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

Collaborate 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 academic progress.
Collect student data.
Implement behavior plans.
Maintain training and use proper physical transfer techniques, including use of a Hoyer lift.