Instructional Assistant/Para Educator at Keller Elementary

Lake-Washington-School-District; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Washington School District seeks an Instructional Assistant or Para Educator for Keller Elementary within the LWSD. The role supports teaching staff in a 183-day/180-day calendar with hours from 10:00 am to 3:03 pm, totaling about 4.55 hours daily in an elementary setting.

Candidates must meet education requirements (AA or two years of college or ParaPro/Pearson assessments) and pass a criminal background check. Finalists will be contacted for an interview.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Assistant duties include assisting teaching staff by completing instructional tasks and maintaining an orderly classroom.
• Para Educator duties include assisting teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students with physical or behavioral needs or medically fragile.

Education

Associate degree (AA) or higher

Two years of college (72 quarter credit hours)

Educational Testing Service ParaPro Assessment score 455+

Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment score 220+

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Lake Washington School District

Instructional Assistant/Para Educator at Keller Elementary JobID: 10159

• Date Posted:
  9/15/2026
• Location:
  Keller Elementary

Description: Instructional Assistant is a 183-day working calendar
Para Educator: is a 180-day working calendar
Hours Per Day: 4.55 (3.05 IA Hours; 1.5 Para educator Hours)
Shift: 10:00 am- 3:03 pm
Location: Helen Keller Elementary (located within the Lake Washington Learning Community)

Employees International Union (SEIU) Collective Bargaining Agreement transfer process outlined in Section 15.9. During the peak hiring months of August and September, vacancies will be posted to internal and external candidates. The internal posting will close on 9/21/26. 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, external candidates will be considered

Hourly Rate:
Instructional Assistant: $27.71/an hour ( SC11SEIU26-27.pdf) is eligible for membership in the Service Employees International Union No. 925
Para Educator: $30.79/hour position (SC7ParaEd26-27.pdf) 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:
Instructional Assistant:
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.
Para Educator:
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 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 9/19/2026 8:58:28 AM CST.