Paraeducator IB - Secondary Intensive

Para educator IB - Secondary Intensive Support

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"Job Vacancy" means any vacant position posted or advertised by Edmonds School District to recruit applicants. This job is vacant due to a recent separation and we anticipate filling it as soon as possible. It is not a newly created position.

Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future. Whether you’re working in a classroom, driving a school bus, preparing lunches, or supporting one of the many operational and administrative functions, our goal is to create socially, emotionally and intellectually safe learning environments for each student, every day!

The Para educator IB works collaboratively with students/staff in an intensive learning support classroom, special education classrooms or other K‑12 learning environments. This position assists with a variety of instructional support and supervision duties of students who have learning, communication, physical, behavioral, or emotional disabilities. Additionally, it prepares educational materials, monitors academic progress, collects student data, and implements behavior plans.

Shift Details: 6 hours per day; 183 day calendar

Continuing Position: Employees have reasonable assurance of continued employment to the following school year. However, an employee's total work hours, work locations, and the designated beginning and ending times may vary.

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Hourly Rate: $31.82 to $35.67 (hourly) (2025‑26 Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule)

Position Type: Para educator Level IB

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent
• In addition, a para educator must meet one of the following:
• 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
• Completed an apprenticeship as a para educator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council
• Received a passing score on one of the following PESB approved assessments:
• ETS Para Pro Assessment
• Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment
• Master Teacher Inc. Para educator Online Training Program

• Possession of valid First Aid and CPR Certifications (or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment)
• Certification of de‑escalation and physical restraint training (or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment)
• Special Education Subject Matter Certificate (or ability to obtain within 2 years of employment)
• Maintain training and use of proper physical transfer techniques, including use of the Hoyer lift

• 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 and/or behavior challenges or social/emotional issues
• Training with cultural, ethnic and language diversity
• Successful candidates are required to complete mandatory, in‑person training/orientation prior to their official start date

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) provides access to health care services and retirement packages. Our benefits are provided to eligible positions through SEBB (School Employees Benefits Board). Eligibility for SEBB state health insurance coverage is determined by working 630 hours during the school year. Eligibility for retirement at the time of hire is determined by employees who work at least 3.50 hours per day in a continuing position.

Edmonds School District offers a competitive total rewards package to most employees, which includes benefits and compensation:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
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