Paraeducator at Redmond Elementary

Lake Washington School District; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Washington School District is seeking paraprofessional staff to support teachers and students at Redmond Elementary. The role involves helping students with varied educational levels, including those with physical or behavioral needs, and supporting daily living and behavioral skills.

Responsibilities include classroom preparation, equipment handling, and possible supervision in libraries, classrooms, and on buses.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Hold AA or higher or 72 college quarter credits.
• ParaPro Assessment scores: Reading 324, Writing 324, Mathematics 325.
• 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 retrieval, use and storage of equipment and supplies.
• May supervise students in the library, classrooms, resource rooms, self-contained classrooms, playgrounds, or getting on and off a bus.

Skills

Student support

Behavioral support

Classroom prep

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (AA) or higher

72 college quarter credits (two years)

ParaPro Assessment: Reading 324, Writing 324, Math 325

Job description

Description

180 day working calendar

Hours Per Day: 3.0

Shift: TBD at this time. Shift subject to change.

Location: Redmond Elementary (located within the Redmond Learning Community)

Hourly Rate

Step 1: $30.79/hour- Step 2: $33.47/hour based on experience ( SC7 Salary Schedule 2026 - 2027 ) 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 Reading and Writing at 324 and Mathematics at 325. Candidates must meet both subtest scores. Official documentation will be required before hiring.
• 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.

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