Para Educator at Clara Barton Elementary

Lake-Washington-School-District; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Washington School District is seeking a Para Educator at Clara Barton Elementary in the Redmond area. The role supports teachers with instruction and student care within a 180-day calendar, working 3.0 hours per day on site.

The position offers an hourly rate with steps and requires background check clearance. Eligible for potential Teamsters union affiliation under LWSD. Applicants must meet education requirements and pass a ParaPro assessment if required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Hold an Associate degree (AA) or higher OR
• Completed two years of study equivalent to 72 college quarter credit hours, OR
• Passed an Educational Testing Service ParaPro Assessment documenting Reading/Writing 324 and Mathematics 325. Official documentation required before hiring.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students with 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

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (AA) or higher

Two years of college credit hours (72 quarter hours)

ParaPro Assessment scores: Reading/Writing 324; Math 325

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Lake Washington School District

Para Educator at Clara Barton Elementary JobID: 10245

• Date Posted:
  11/3/2026
• Location:
  Clara Barton Elementary School

Description:
180 day working calendar
Hours Per Day: 3.0
Shift: TBD
Location: Clara Barton Elementary(located within the Redmond Learning Community)

Hourly Rate: Step 1: $30.79/hour- Step 2: $33.47/hour based on experience (SC 7 Salary Schedule 2026 - 2027 ) Position 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:
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 be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Hold an Associate degree (AA) or higher OR
• Completed two years of study equivalent to 72 college quarter credit hours, OR
• Passed an Educational Testing Service ParaPro Assessment documenting a score of Reading and Writing at 324 and Mathematics at 325. Candidates must meet both subtest scores. Official documentation will be required before hiring.

• 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.

Postings current as of 11/5/2026 9:03:36 AM CST.

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