Instructional Assistant at Kirk Elementary

Lake Washington School District; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Washington School District is seeking a paraeducator to assist teaching staff at Kirk Elementary within the Lake Washington Learning Community. The role supports classroom and school programs to foster a positive learning environment.

Requirements include being at least 18 years old and possessing a high school diploma or equivalent. An AA degree or 72 college credits OR passing ParaPro/Paraprofessional assessments is accepted. A criminal background check is required.

Qualifications

• 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 the ParaPro or Paraprofessional assessments.
• Must pass criminal background check

Responsibilities

• Assists teaching staff by completing instructional tasks and maintaining an orderly classroom to provide a positive learning environment.
• May be assigned to classroom, lunchroom, library, before or after school academic programs, or office.
• Elementary level duties include crossing guard and playground responsibilities.
• May be assigned to an individual student or work with the entire class

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA degree or 72 college credits or ParaPro/Paraprofessional assessment

Job description

Description

183 day working calendar

Hours Per Day

4.0

Shift

TBD at this time. Shift subject to change.

Location

Kirk Elementary (located within the Lake Washington Learning Community)

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 20th, 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.

Hourly Rate

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

Job Summary

Assists teaching staff by completing instructional tasks and maintaining an orderly classroom to provide a positive learning environment. May be assigned to classroom, lunchroom, library, before or after school academic programs, or office. At elementary level, assignment includes crossing guard and playground duties. 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

External and Internal Applicants: To apply to this posting, all applicants must submit an online application https://www.applitrack.com/lakewashington/onlineapp/default.aspx

FINALISTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW

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.