Paraeducator at Dickinson Elementary

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

Job summary

Lake Washington School District is seeking a paraeducator to assist teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students with physical or behavioral needs, including those who are medically fragile. This role supports daily living and behavioral skills and helps staff with classroom preparation and retrieval of equipment and supplies.

Hours: 4.0 per day on a 180-day calendar. Location: Dickinson Elementary.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• An AA degree or 2 years of college (72 credits) or passing ParaPro/Paraprofessional exams is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students with physical or behavioral needs.
• Supports students' 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, playgrounds, or getting on/off a bus.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA degree or 2 years of college (72 credits) or ParaPro/Paraprofessional assessment

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Lake Washington School District

• Date Posted:
  9/1/2026
• Location:
  Dickinson Elementary

Description: 180 day working calendar
Hours Per Day: 4.0
Shift: TBD at this time. Shift subject to change.
Location: Dickinson Elementary (located within the Eastlake 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. 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

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.

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.

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