Para Educator at Community Elementary School

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

Job summary

Lake Washington School District is seeking a part-time Paraprofessional to assist teachers with individual and small group instruction for students with special needs. The role supports health care needs, daily living and behavioral skills, and may involve supervision in classrooms, libraries, or during bus transitions.

Work occurs in a community elementary school within the Juanita Learning Community, on a 180-day calendar with 2.5 hours per day in a 9am–12pm window.

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
• ParaPro Assessment with Reading/Writing 324 and Mathematics 325
• Must pass criminal background check

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students with physical or behavioural needs or medically fragile.
• Supports students' health care needs and helps develop daily living and behavioral skills.
• Assists staff with classroom preparation, equipment use and storage, and retrieval.
• May supervise students in library, classrooms, resource rooms, playgrounds, or while getting on/off a bus.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (AA) or higher

72 college quarter credit hours

ParaPro Assessment scores (Reading/Writing 324, Mathematics 325)

Job description

Description

180 day working calendar

Hours Per Day: 2.5

Shift: Varies in the 9am to 12pm window

Location: Community School/Elementary School (located within the Juanita Learning Community)

Hourly Rate: Step 1: $30.79/hour - Step 2: $33.47/hour based on experience ( SC7 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 behavioural 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

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.

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