Inclusive Classroom Para Educator | Student Support

Lake-Washington-School-District; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Washington School District is seeking a Para Educator at Clara Barton Elementary in the Redmond area. The role supports teachers with instruction and student care within a 180-day calendar, working 3.0 hours per day on site.

The position offers an hourly rate with steps and requires background check clearance. Eligible for potential Teamsters union affiliation under LWSD. Applicants must meet education requirements and pass a ParaPro assessment if required.

Qualifications

• 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 Reading/Writing 324 and Mathematics 325. Official documentation required before hiring.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students with 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

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (AA) or higher

Two years of college credit hours (72 quarter hours)

ParaPro Assessment scores: Reading/Writing 324; Math 325

Job description

Lake Washington School District is seeking a Para Educator at Clara Barton Elementary in the Redmond area. The role supports teachers with instruction and student care within a 180-day calendar, working 3.0 hours per day on site.

The position offers an hourly rate with steps and requires background check clearance. Eligible for potential Teamsters union affiliation under LWSD. Applicants must meet education requirements and pass a ParaPro assessment if required.