2026-2027 Paraeducator IA (ECEAP) - Pool Posting

EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT June 2025 TITLE: Paraeducator - Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program Page 1 Employee Group: Classified Support Staff of Edmonds (Public School Employees) Reports to: Manager - Early Learning Program. Receives direction and setting of priorities from other designated staff to include lead instructors and classroom teachers. Supervises: None FLSA Status: Non-exempt Salary Level: Paraeducators' Salary Schedule - Level IA JOB SUMMARY: This position works collaboratively with lead instructors, classroom teachers, and staff in preschool classrooms or other learning environments. Assists with a variety of instructional support activities to promote social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and academic growth needed for kindergarten. Prepares educational materials and assists in implementing curriculum; communicates/collaborates with families, assesses student development; monitors students' progress, behavior, and safety. Performs routine clerical tasks to support teachers and other district staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Works collaboratively with classroom teachers in the daily management, organization, monitoring, and safety of students; provides instructional support to students in pre-academic skills and with social/behavior skills to stimulate growth in language, cognitive, social, and motor skills. Scribes and adapts instruction for all academic areas, as assigned. Models expected classroom behaviors.
2. Supervises and escorts students to and from recess and lunch periods, field trips, restrooms, health room; students' arrival and departures, and transitions within the school setting. Intervenes when students are misbehaving, not in the proper location, or may be in dangerous or unsafe situations. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules.
3. Collects and prepares instructional and non-instructional materials as directed; organizes and manages early learning center materials and supplies used in the classroom and in outdoor spaces; creates and posts bulletin boards.
4. Works with individuals and/or groups of students in educational, creative, and structured play activities using social and vocational skills; assists with classwork and assignments; tutors and monitors student activities in the classroom, on school grounds, and in the community as needed.
5. Facilitates mealtime routines using family style meal service to provide opportunities for social skill development, self-help skills, and proper food service and nutrition education.
6. Monitors student behavior and progress, may apply de-escalation techniques, and shares observations with teacher and other professional staff; may participate in parent-teacher conferences.
7. Assists certificated and professional staff with district, state and national test administration and/or assessments; helps maintain diagnostic and test data.
8. Assists with required record-keeping including maintaining and updating student records, class lists, attendance and other data; files and retrieves documents.
9. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
10. May take action, or assist in taking action, to restrain students who are at risk of harming themselves or others by following school/district approved restraint procedures. EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT June 2025 TITLE: Paraeducator - Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program Page 2
11. Assignment may require feeding, diapering, toileting young students and/or monitoring of medical conditions.
12. May teach independent living skills such as cooking, laundry, general personal hygiene and cleanliness.
13. Maintains regular and consistent attendance.
14. Attends District or program required training and meetings for paraeducators. Willingness to be trained in de-escalation/restraint of students as necessary. OTHER FUNCTIONS:
15. Performs equipment and supply inventories; orders materials as necessary.
16. Assists in the supervision of volunteers.
17. Types, copies, and distributes forms, correspondence, student behavioral contracts, worksheets, tests and schedules by using standard office equipment. May answer phones, take messages and/or direct callers, and assist visitors.
18. Administers first aid, as necessary.
19. May serve on various department, school, and/or District committees.
20. Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent In addition, a paraeducator must meet one of the following:
21. Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university
22. Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university
23. Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council
24. Received a passing score on one of the following PESB approved assessments:
    • ETS ParaPro Assessment
    • Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment
    • Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program In addition, ECEAP Paraeducators must meet one of the following qualifications: 1) have the equivalent of 12 college quarter credits in early childhood education; or 2) hold an initial or higher Washington State Early Childhood Education Certificate; or 3) hold a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential awarded by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: General office practices and procedures. Classroom management and student discipline procedures. Developmental stages and learning styles appropriate to the assigned grade levels and individual students. EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT June 2025 TITLE: Paraeducator - Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program Page 3 Knowledge of general needs of students with behavior and emotional disabilities. Skill in: Reading, writing, spelling, and math computation. Managing challenging student behaviors in a non-escalating, positive manner. Maintaining records in an organized manner. Operating a personal computer and standard office equipment. Ability to: Acquire and apply knowledge of IDEA and Section 504 requirements. Work with students who have a variety of disabilities. Work in a stressful environment. Demonstrate awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students and demonstrate commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community. Understand and execute verbal and written instructions, policies, and procedures and seek clarity when needed. Work effectively in a team-oriented environment with teachers, other District staff, parents, and students. Communicate effectively with District staff, parents, and students using tact, courtesy, and good judgment. Remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations. Set priorities and complete assigned tasks in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions. Intervene with emotional, angry or disruptive students. Differentiate between individual differences, cultural differences and universal similarities. Utilize word processing software and learn the operation of District adopted software. Effectively supervise and instruct students one-on-one or in a small group setting. Protect the confidentiality of student information consistent with FERPA and handle confidential matters appropriately and ethically. Participate in activities and responsibilities as assigned by the classroom teacher. Uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures. Meet state recommended core competencies pursuant RCW 28A.415.310. Favorably represent the District and promote positive public relations when communicating with the general public. Licenses/Special Requirements: Possession of valid First Aid and CPR Certifications or ability to acquire depending on job assignment. Possession of Food Handler permit within 90 days of hire. Certification of de-escalation and physical restraint training is required for all employees who work in a self-contained classroom. Complete a background check, in accordance to WAC 110-06-0040; must be submitted through Managed Education and Registry Information Tool (MERIT). Provide proof of tuberculosis (TB) testing or treatment in accordance to WAC 110-300- EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT June 2025 TITLE: Paraeducator - Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program Page 4 0105(3). Provide proof of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) immunization or proof of immunity in accordance to RCW 43.216.690. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Previous 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 desirable. Training with cultural, ethnic and language diversity. WORKING CONDITIONS Classroom or other indoor setting. May work outdoors in inclement weather. Experiences frequent interruptions. Noise level in work environment can vary depending on daily activity and may occasionally be moderate to high. Physical hazard exists when the Paraeducator has virtually constant interaction with groups (defined as 1 or more) of chronically emotionally disturbed students who are prone to violent rages, aggressive or hostile behavior. Exposure to infectious diseases and illnesses exists when the Paraeducator has virtually constant interaction with students who may have been diagnosed as having communicable diseases, such as Hepatitis, Herpes Simplex Virus, Acquired Immune Deficiency or Cytomegalovirus, etc. Disagreeable working conditions exist when the Paraeducator has virtually constant interaction with a group of students with behavioral and physical handicapping conditions. Examples include managing on a regular basis, seizures, vomiting, choking, toileting, feeding, spasms, spitting, etc. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Amount of standing, sitting and walking will vary depending on the age of students and classroom assignments. Frequently required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel or crouch. Must lift/carry up to 25 pounds (books, files, learning resources, equipment, etc.) on a regular basis. Exceptional physical effort exists when the Paraeducator is required on a regular basis to lift, position, and/or move students 3 through 21 years of age. Examples include lifting and positioning physically impaired students in and out of a vehicle, wheelchair, pool, therapy equipment, etc., numerous times per day. Anything over 50 pounds should be performed as a two- person lift or with a mechanical lift. DISCLAIMER The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed. They are not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Any one position may not include all of the functions listed nor do the statements above list all responsibilities and qualifications of personnel so classified. EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT June 2025 TITLE: Paraeducator - Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program Page 5 CLASSIFICATION HISTORY Job description developed by HR, 9/94. Revised 9/03 (including title change from Educational Assistant), 3/06, 6/09, 6/15, 6/18 (adapted for ECEAP program). Revised: 07/23.
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