Position Type:
Paraeducator

Date Posted:
7/2/2026

Location:
Mountlake Terrace High School

Closing Date:
07/26/2026

Position Information:
The Career Center Specialist supervises the operation of a high school Career Center, educates students and parents about college and career options, trends and procedures in college and career planning. This position develops professional relationships with college representatives and community members regarding college entrance and career planning, creates instructional materials and presents career-related information in the classroom, acts a liaison with businesses and community organizations to establish volunteer and employment opportunities for students.

Shift Details: 7.0 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: $37.81 to $41.66 (hourly) (2025-26 Classified Support Staff Salary Schedule)
Position Type: Career Center Specialist

Please click the link under "Attachments" at bottom right to review the full job description.

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:

1. Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university
2. Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university
3. Completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council
4. 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

Licenses/Special Requirements:
* * Successful candidates are required to complete mandatory, in-person training/orientation prior to their official start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred.

Benefits:
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) provides access to health care services. 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 a state retirement plan through the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is determined upon hire and is based on a variety of factors.

Below is a general description of benefits and other compensation to be offered for eligible employees:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSAs/FSAs
• Life & AD+D Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plans (DRS)
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• 403(b) Plans

* For more information about insurance benefits, please visit the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) webpage.

How to Apply:
Complete all steps and submit an Employment Application through Edmonds School District on Applitrack.com. Please make sure to select the desired job vacancy in Step 4 of the application process. Due to the number of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.

A Complete Application Includes:
Cover Letter, Resume, 2 Letters of Recommendation and 2 Confidential Reference Surveys (forms will be automatically emailed to your references). Only complete applications will be screened.

Attachment(s):

• CareerCenterSpecialist.docx