Para Educator at Einstein Elementary

Lake Washington School District; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Union membership eligibility

Job summary

Lake Washington School District in Redmond is seeking a part-time paraprofessional to assist teachers with individual and small group instruction for students with various needs.

Position runs on a 180-day calendar, with a daily shift from 9:20 am to 1:25 pm at Einstein Elementary. Hourly rate ranges from $29.75 to $32.34, with union eligibility under Teamsters Local 763.

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 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 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.

Skills

Assist students

Small group instruction

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (AA) or higher

72 college credits

ParaPro / Paraprofessional assessment

Tools

ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Description

180 day working calendar

Hours Per Day: 3.5

Shift: 9:20 am - 1:25 pm Shift subject to change.

Location: Einstein Elementary (located within the Redmond Learning Community)

Hourly Rate: Step 1: $29.75/hour - Step 2: $32.34/hour based on experience ( SC7 Salary Schedule 2025-2026) 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 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

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.