Paraeducator at Redmond Elementary

Lake Washington School District; Redmond; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Washington School District in Redmond, WA seeks a paraeducator to support students with diverse needs. You will assist teachers with instruction, help with daily living skills, and supervise students in classrooms, library, and bus loading.

The role includes preparing materials, storing supplies, and aiding in health-related tasks as requested. Candidates must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or AA or pass ParaPro; a criminal background check is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Hold an AA or higher OR two years of study equivalent to 72 college quarter credit hours.
• ParaPro Assessment with Reading/Writing 324 and Math 325 is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students with diverse needs.
• Supports students' health care needs and develops daily living and behavioral skills.
• Assists staff with classroom preparation, retrieval, use and storage of equipment and supplies.
• May supervise students in library, classrooms, resource rooms, self-contained classrooms, playgrounds, or during bus loading/unloading.

Skills

Assists teachers

Supports health care needs

Student supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree (AA) or higher

ParaPro Assessment scores: Reading 324, Writing 324; Math 325

Job description

Description

180 day working calendar

Hours Per Day: 3.0

Shift: TBD at this time. Shift subject to change.

Location: Redmond Elementary (located within the Redmond Learning Community)

Hourly Rate

Step 1: $30.79/hour - Step 2: $33.47/hour based on experience (SC7 Salary Schedule 2026 - 2027) Position is eligible for membership in the Teamsters Local Union No. 763 which is part of the Lake Washington School District Trades Bargaining Council No. 763 (TBC).

Job Summary

Assists teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students of all educational levels who have physical or behavioral needs or are medically fragile. Supports students' special health care needs and develops daily living and behavioral skills. Assists staff with classroom preparation and retrieval, use and storage of equipment and supplies. May supervise and assist students in library, classrooms, resource rooms, self-contained classroom, playgrounds, or getting on and off a bus.

Education And Experience Requirements

Must be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. Hold an Associate degree (AA) or higher OR Completed two years of study equivalent to 72 college quarter credit hours, OR Passed an Educational Testing Service ParaPro Assessment documenting a score of Reading and Writing at 324 and Mathematics at 325. Candidates must meet both subtest scores. Official documentation will be required before hiring. Must pass criminal background check.

Additional Information

Lake Washington School District is committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment for all students and staff. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences who share our commitment to educational excellence and equity. We especially encourage applications from individuals who have been historically underrepresented in education.

LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE.