Para Educator: Small-Group Support & Classroom Help

Lake-Washington-School-District; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Washington School District is seeking a Para Educator for Kirkland Middle School. The role assists teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students with special needs and medically fragile conditions.

Responsibilities include supporting health care needs, daily living and behavioral skill development, and helping with classroom prep and storage of supplies. Supervision may occur in classrooms, library, or on buses.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must hold an AA degree or higher OR have completed two years of study equivalent to 72 college quarter credit hours OR have passed ParaPro or Paraprofessional assessments.
• Official documentation will be required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students with diverse needs.
• Supports students with physical, behavioral, or medical challenges and helps develop daily living skills.
• Assists staff with classroom preparation and retrieval, use and storage of equipment and supplies.
• May supervise students in library, classrooms, resource rooms, or on buses.

Skills

Assistance to teachers

Student support

Classroom preparation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA degree or higher OR 72 college credits OR ParaPro/ParaPro assessment

Job description

Lake Washington School District is seeking a Para Educator for Kirkland Middle School. The role assists teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students with special needs and medically fragile conditions.

Responsibilities include supporting health care needs, daily living and behavioral skill development, and helping with classroom prep and storage of supplies. Supervision may occur in classrooms, library, or on buses.