Para Educator at Timberline Middle School

Lake Washington School District; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 39,950 - 46,838; Part time

Job summary

Lake Washington School District is seeking a ParaPro educator assistant to support teachers by delivering individualized and small group instruction for students with diverse needs at Timberline Middle School in Redmond. The role involves assisting with daily living and behavioral skill development, health care support, and classroom preparation.

Responsibilities may include supervising students in various settings including library, playground, or bus assistance.

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 completion of two years of study equivalent to 72 college quarter credits OR ParaPro/Pearson assessment scores as specified above.
• Official documentation required upon hire and must pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students with physical or behavioral needs or medical fragility.
• Support students' health care needs and develop daily living and behavioral skills.
• Assist staff with classroom preparation and storage of equipment and supplies.
• May supervise students in library, classrooms, resource rooms, playgrounds, or during bus loading.

Education

Associate degree (AA) or higher

72 college quarter credit hours

ParaPro Assessment score 455+

Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment score 220+

Job description

Description

180 day working calendar

Hours Per Day: 6.0

Shift: 8:00am-2:30pm. Shift subject to change.

Location: Timberline Middle School (within the Redmond Learning Community)

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