Instructional Assistant at Franklin Elementary School

Lake Washington School District; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEIU Local 925 membership

Job summary

Lake Washington School District seeks a paraprofessional to assist teaching staff and maintain an orderly classroom across various settings including study hall and testing rooms.

The position involves possible assignments to classrooms, lunchroom, library, and before/after-school programs, and may support individual students or whole classes. 18+ and required credentials are noted with a background check required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• AA degree or higher OR 72 college quarter credit hours OR ParaPro 455+ OR Paraprofessional 220+ score.
• Official documentation required upon hire.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff by completing instructional tasks.
• Maintain an orderly classroom to support a positive learning environment.
• Primary role: manage study hall and testing room.
• May be assigned to classroom, lunchroom, library, before- or after-school programs, or office.
• May work with an individual student or with an entire classroom.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (AA) or higher

72 college quarter credit hours or higher (two years of study)

Educational Testing Service ParaPro Assessment 455+

Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment 220+

Job description

Description

183 day working calendar

Hours Per Day: 6.5

Shift: TBD - Flexible

Location: Franklin Elementary (located within the Lake Washington Learning Community)

Hourly Rate: $27.71/an hour (SC11SEIU26-27.pdf) Position is eligible for membership in the Service International Employees Union No. 925

This position is posted in accordance with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Collective Bargaining Agreement transfer process outlined in Section 15.9 The position will be posted internally for five (5) workdays. The internal posting will close on Thursday, August 6th, 2026.

Interested employees must submit an Internal Application. To be eligible for transfer, employees must meet the posted qualifications and have been in their current position for at least six (6) months. Qualified applicants will be contacted directly.

If no internal candidates are selected for transfer, the position will be posted for one (1) week to consider both internal and external applicants.

Job Summary

Assists teaching staff by completing instructional tasks and maintaining an orderly classroom to provide a positive learning environment. Primary role entails management of study hall and testing room. May be assigned to classroom, lunchroom, library, before- or after-school academic programs, or office. May be assigned to an individual student or work with entire classroom.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. Must hold an associate degree (AA) or higher OR have completed two years of study equivalent to 72 college quarter credit hours OR have passed an Educational Testing Service ParaPro Assessment documenting a score of 455 or higher OR have passed the Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment with a score of 220 or higher. Official documentation will be required upon hire.
• Must pass criminal background check

Application Procedure

Please review LWSD Human Resources Employment Policies, which includes our non-discrimination policy. We are not able to sponsor employment at this time.

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.