Instructional Assistant/Paraeducator - Overlake Specialty School

Overlake; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 26,243 - 43,339; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance premiums as low as $0

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000

Generous retirement plan matching

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Job summary

An educational institution in Bellevue seeks an Instructional Assistant / Paraeducator to support special needs students. This role involves assisting in the development and delivery of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and supervising classroom activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma and meet state paraprofessional guidelines. A positive work environment with comprehensive benefits awaits qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Must meet Washington State paraprofessional guidelines (2 years of college credit).
• Right Response certification required within 6 months.
• Non-healthcare CPR and First Aid certifications required within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development & delivery of the IEP.
• Supervise classroom activities.
• Provide support in a therapeutic environment.

Skills

Previous experience with special needs children

Behavior management

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in Education or Mental Health

Job description

Welcome to a medical center where you're the center of attention.

Pay range: $19.05 - $28.58. Updated Pay range: $29.51 to $31.46.

Instructional Assistant /Paraeducator

The Overlake Specialty School is a year‑round school serving the special needs of students in elementary through high school. Each student comes to the Specialty School with different life experiences, dispositions and learning histories. We provide a therapeutic environment where students learn functional, social, academic and behavioral skills by direct instruction and hands‑on experience through healthy relationships with adults and peers.

This role is Monday - Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, providing assistance to special needs students in a classroom setting. You will be essential in assisting in the development & delivery of the IEP while working closely with the classroom teacher to supervise classroom activities.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate and also meet the Washington State paraprofessional guidelines (2 years of college credit).
• Bachelor's degree in Education or a Mental Health field preferred.
• Previous experience working with behaviorally disturbed, mentally ill, and/or children with learning disabilities preferred. Previous experience in either intensive psychiatric treatment facilities or school systems is helpful.
• Position requires Right Response certification within the first 6 months of employment.
• Position requires non-healthcare CPR and First Aid certifications within the first year of employment.
• Current Washington State driver's license preferred.

Why join Overlake?

We're proud to offer benefits that support you in every stage of your career and life. But it's our inspirational culture that has made us one of America's Top 150 places to work in healthcare for several years in a row.

• Local, visible leaders who care about you.
• A values‑based work environment.
• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
• Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.
• Pre‑tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.
• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

If this sounds like an environment where you'll thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

How much will this job pay?

Posted pay ranges represent the entire pay scale, from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional pay based on shift, certification or level of education. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience and internal equity. If you have questions about Overlake's pay practices, employee benefits or the pay for a specific position, please contact [e-mail].