Para Educator at Lake Washington High School

Lake Washington School District; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Washington High School in the Lake Washington School District hires a paraeducator to assist teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students with physical or behavioral needs, including those medically fragile.

The role focuses on supporting health care needs, developing daily living and behavioral skills, and assisting with classroom tasks. Duties may include supervising students in various settings and helping with bus loading as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years of age.
• Must hold a high school diploma or its equivalent or have completed two years of study equivalent to 72 college quarter credit hours OR have passed a ParaPro Assessment with score 455+ OR have passed the Paraprofessional Assessment with score 220+. Official documentation required upon hire.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• We are not able to sponsor employment at this time.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students with physical or behavioral needs.
• Support students' health care needs and development of daily living and behavioral skills.
• Assist staff with classroom preparation and retrieval, use and storage of equipment and supplies.
• May supervise students in library, classrooms, resource rooms, self-contained classes, playgrounds, or during bus loading/unloading.

Skills

Classroom support

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AA degree or 72 college credits or approved ParaPro/Pearson credential

Job description

Description

180 day working calendar

Hours Per Day: 5.0

Shift: 10:15 am-3:15 pm Shift subject to change.

Location: Lake Washington High School (within the Lake Washington Learning Community)

Hourly Rate: $30.79/hour position (SC7ParaEd26-27.pdf) 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. 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

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.