Paraeducator at Redmond Elementary

Lake Washington School District; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teamsters Union eligibility

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 or medically fragile conditions. You will support health care needs and help develop daily living and behavioral skills while aiding staff with classroom preparation and material handling.

You may supervise students in the library, classrooms, resource rooms, or on the bus, contributing to a safe and inclusive learning

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• AA degree or higher OR Completed two years of study equivalent to 72 college quarter hours OR ParaPro/Paraprofessional assessment scores.
• Official documentation required upon hire and background check.
• LWSD does not sponsor employment at this time.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students with various needs.
• Support students with health care needs and develop daily living and behavioral skills.
• Assist staff with classroom preparation and retrieval and handling of equipment and supplies.
• Supervise students in library, classrooms, resource rooms, or while boarding/alighting buses.

Skills

Classroom support

Student assistance

Behavioral support

Health care support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (AA) or higher

72 college quarter credits

ParaPro or Paraprofessional assessment

Job description

• Date Posted:
  9/10/2026
• Location:
  Redmond Elementary
  (High-Needs School)

180 day working calendar

Hours Per Day: 6.0

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

Location: Redmond Elementary (located within the Redmond 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

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.

FINALISTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW