Instructional Assistant at Kirk Elementary

Lake Washington School District; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Washington School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Kirk Elementary. The role supports teaching staff, helps maintain an orderly classroom, and may involve duties in the lunchroom, library, or after-school programs.

Elementary assignments may include crossing guard and playground duties, and support may be directed to an individual student or whole classroom. Requirements include being at least 18, possessing a high school diploma or equivalent, and passing a criminal

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 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

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.
• At elementary level, assignment includes crossing guard and playground duties.
• May be assigned to an individual student or work with entire classroom.

Skills

Classroom support

Instructional tasks

Background check

Criminal background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (AA) or higher

72 college quarter credit hours

ParaPro or Paraprofessional assessment scores

Job description

Instructional Assistant at Kirk Elementary JobID: 10085

• Position Type: Classroom Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 8/21/2026

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 August 27th, 2026. 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

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.

Postings current as of 8/24/2026 9:19:23 PM CST.