Class - Para Ed NON Con

Employment Opportunity
516 Main St – Lynden, WA 98264 Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Phone: 360-354-4443 Closing Date: Until Filled
Lynden School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or
military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to
the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged
discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Title IX Officer, and Section 504 Coordinator Tim Metz | [email protected] | 360-354-4443 |
516 Main St., Lynden, WA 98264
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Open to All Interested Applicants
Job Posting #2627-44
Position: Community Transitions Para Educator 3 – Main Street Campus
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
 Must meet “highly qualified” requirement in one of the following ways:
o All newly hired Para Educators will need a high school diploma or its equivalent and have completed two years
of college or an associate’s degree. If you do not have two years of college, you must have passed the ETS test
for paraprofessional. Documentation of each of these items are required at the time of hire.
o Ability and willingness to complete the State of Washington required fundamental course of study for Para
Educator.
 Experience supporting the needs of students with disabilities and medical needs preferred
 Supporting and Educating students in a community setting.
 Work with the district to obtain a Type II License.
 Working one on one or in small groups with students in the community.
 Ability to assist students with complex behavior needs with de-escalation strategies.
 Previous successful experience working with students in a school setting
 Experience supporting students with limited communication skills preferred
 Experience working with English Language Learners preferred
 Ability to work in small group setting
 Ability to engage and respond to students of a wide range of physical, social, cognitive and behavioral needs
 Experience academically assisting students
 Effective communication skills, organization, and teamwork necessary
 CPI/Non-Violent Crisis Intervention or equivalent training preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Contribute positively to a team effort and relate well with students, colleagues and community members.
 Ability to engage and respond to students of a wide range of physical, social, cognitive, and behavioral needs in a
Life Skills setting
 Assist teacher in teaching cooking skills, driving students to job and community sites, supporting students in work
sites, and helping students learn to ride the bus.
 Once trained will take students with various needs into the community independently.
 Able to effectively communicate through oral and written language with others
 Assist teachers in the preparation of relevant educational tools and materials for classroom use
 Reinforce listening, verbal, reading and writing skills
 Position could include lifting and transferring students
 May assist high needs students with self-care tasks such as toileting, dressing, feeding, while encouraging them to
learn to do these tasks independently

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Employment Opportunity
516 Main St – Lynden, WA 98264 Opening Date: 07/20/2026
Phone: 360-354-4443 Closing Date: Until Filled
Lynden School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or
military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to
the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged
discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Title IX Officer, and Section 504 Coordinator Tim Metz | [email protected] | 360-354-4443 |
516 Main St., Lynden, WA 98264
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work Year: 2026-2027 school year; non-continuing position; 8/28/26-12/18/26
Hours: 20 hours per week; Monday – Thursday; 11:15 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.; Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Starting Date: 8/28/2026
Salary: The salary range for the 25/26 School Year is $27.65 to $34.65; dependent upon Para Educator verified
experience.
Benefits: Employees who work more than 630 hours in a school year are eligible for SEBB healthcare coverage. Non-
continuing positions do not qualify for retirement benefits. Employees receive up to 12 days of sick leave and up to
three (3) days of personal leave per school year. (Days of sick leave and personal leave are prorated based on employee
start date.)
Affiliation: This is an LCEA represented position – Internal candidates with Lynden School District LCEA Para Educator
seniority have priority. Internal candidates desiring consideration must apply by 4:00 p.m. on July 27, 2026.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Current employees: To view and apply for online positions, please visit the Jobs link on the District website. The
username and password of your most recent application can be used to access the FastTrack portal. Contact the Human
Resources Department if you need assistance logging in.
All other applicants, including substitutes: Application details are found on the District website:
www.lynden.wednet.edu.
Fingerprinting must be done as a requirement of your employment with the Lynden School District at the prospective
employee’s expense. Direct deposit of pay is required of all employees.

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