Paraeducator and Instructional Assistant at Clara Barton Elementary

Lake Washington School District; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Washington School District seeks a dedicated paraeducator or instructional assistant for Clara Barton Elementary. The role supports students under a 180-day (paraeducator) or 183-day (IA) calendar, with a combined daily workload of 4.5 hours (4.0 as Paraeducator, 0.5 as IA).

Compensation includes hourly wages ($27.71 for IA and $30.79 for Paraeducator) with union memberships indicated; duties require background check and adherence to LWSD policies.

Qualifications

• Must hold AA or higher or two years of college hours or proof of ParaPro score 455+ or Paraprofessional 220+.
• Background check is required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Work as Paraeducator or Instructional Assistant at Clara Barton Elementary.
• 4.0 hours as Paraeducator and 0.5 hour as Instructional Assistant per day; 180/183 day calendars depending on role.
• Shift TBD; duties align with LWSD paraeducator and IA expectations.

Education

Associate degree or higher

Two years of study or 72 quarter hours

ParaPro/Paraprofessional score 455+

Pearson Paraprofessional 220+

Job description

Paraeducator and Instructional Assistant at Clara Barton Elementary JobID: 10225

• Date Posted:
  10/19/2026
• Location:
  Clara Barton Elementary School

Description:
180 day working calendar for Paraeducators
183 day working calendar for Instructional Assistants
Hours Per Day: 4.5 total (4.0 as a Paraeducator and .5 as an Instructional Assistant)
Shift:TBD
Location: Clara Barton Elementary (part of the Redmond Learning Community)
Hourly Rate:
Instructional Assistant: $27.71/an hour ( SC11SEIU26-27.pdf) is eligible for membership in the Service Employees International Union No. 925
Para Educator: $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).

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 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

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.