Para Educator at Lakeview Elementary

Lake Washington School District; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union membership eligibility

Job summary

Lake Washington School District seeks a paraeducator to assist teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students with physical or behavioral needs or medical fragility. You will support daily living skills, assist with health care needs, and help with classroom prep and student supervision across multiple setting including library and bus loading.

The position requires at least a high school diploma, with an AA or higher and 72 credits or passing ParaPro/Pearson assessments.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years old and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Hold an AA degree or higher.
• Complete two years of study equivalent to 72 college quarter credit hours.
• Pass a ParaPro or Paraprofessional assessment with the required score.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students with physical or behavioral needs.
• Support students' health care needs and develop daily living and behavioral skills.
• Assist staff with classroom prep, retrieval, use and storage of equipment and supplies.
• Supervise and assist students in library, classrooms, or on the bus as needed.

Education

Associate degree (AA) or higher

72 college quarter credit hours

ParaPro or Paraprofessional Assessment scores

Job description

Description

180 day working calendar

Hours Per Day: 3.0

Shift: TBD at this time. Shift subject to change.

Location: Lakeview Elementary (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.

• Hold an Associate degree (AA) or higher
• Completed two years of study equivalent to 72 college quarter credit hours
• 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

Please review LWSD Human Resources Employment Policies, which includes our non-discrimination policy. 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.

LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE.