Paraeducator at Peter Kirk Elementary

Lake Washington School District; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union membership eligibility (Teamster

Smoke-free workplace

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. You will support students’ health care needs, and help develop daily living and behavioral skills while aiding staff with classroom prep and organization of equipment and supplies.

The role may involve supervising students in library, classrooms, resource rooms, self-contained classrooms, playgrounds, or assisting with

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students with physical or behavioral needs or medical fragility.
• 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 students in library, classrooms, resource rooms, self-contained classrooms, playgrounds, or getting on and off a bus.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA degree or 72 college credits or ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Description: 180 day working calendar
Hours Per Day: 6.0 hrs
Shift: 8:30a-3:00p. Shift subject to change.
Location: Peter Kirk 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 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.

FINALISTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

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.