Paraeducator II - VOICE Program (2 positions)

Edmonds School District•Lynnwood, WA

About The Position

Edmonds School District is hiring two Paraeducator II employees for the VOICE Program. The role works collaboratively with certificated staff to support students ages 18–21 with developmental disabilities. It assists students with vocational experiences at community work sites and monitors their progress, behavior, and safety. The position also performs routine clerical tasks to support teachers and other district staff. Work may be physically hazardous, require exceptional physical exertion, or involve disagreeable conditions for a majority of the time. The schedule is 6.0 hours per day, Monday through Thursday, on a 181-day calendar. This is a non-continuing position for the 2026–2027 school year only; the assignment expires at the end of employment, with no reasonable assurance of work afterward. Total work hours and designated start and end times may vary. The position is non-exempt and pays $33.00–$36.91 per hour. 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 at an accredited college or university; have completed a paraeducator apprenticeship registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council; or have earned a passing score on a PESB-approved assessment (ParaPathways Assessment, Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment, or Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program).
Possess valid First Aid and CPR certification.
Complete certification in de-escalation and physical restraint training if working in a self-contained classroom.
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

Work collaboratively with certificated staff to serve students ages 18–21 with developmental disabilities.
Assist students with vocational experiences at community work sites.
Monitor students' progress, behavior, and safety.
Perform routine clerical tasks to support teachers and other district staff.