Paraeducator IB - Primary Intensive Support (Program Paraeducator)

Edmonds School District•Lynnwood, WA

18h•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 position assists with instructional support and student supervision for students with learning, communication, physical, behavioral, or emotional disabilities. Duties also include preparing educational materials, monitoring academic progress, collecting student data, and implementing behavior plans. Assignments are in IS, ISES, ILS, and DK programs. 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 schedule is 6.5 hours per day on a 181-day calendar; total hours and designated beginning and ending times may vary. The position is non-exempt and pays $32.76–$36.67 per hour. 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 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 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; certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Have a Special Education Subject Matter Certificate, or be able to obtain one within two years of employment; certification must be maintained as a condition of employment.
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 demonstrated interest in supporting learning experiences.
Experience working with students with physical or cognitive disabilities, behavior challenges, or social/emotional issues.
Training related to 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 supervise 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.