Paraeducator at Thoreau Elementary

Lake Washington School District; Kirkland (WA); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 46.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Lake Washington School District is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to assist teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students with diverse needs at Thoreau Elementary, within the Juanita Learning Community.

The role supports students with physical/behavioral needs and health care requirements, helps with classroom prep, and may supervise in various settings including library and bus loading.

Qualifikationen

• Must be at least eighteen years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• AA degree or 72 college quarter credits, or ParaPro scores as specified.
• Criminal background check required.

Aufgaben

• Assist teachers with individualized and small group instruction.
• Support students with physical or behavioral needs and health care needs.
• Prepare and retrieve classroom materials and store equipment.
• Supervise students in library, classrooms, playgrounds, or bus loading.

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 72 college credits

ParaPro test scores (Reading/Writing 324; Math 325)

Jobbeschreibung

Description

180 day working calendar

Hours Per Day: 4.0

Shift: 10:45am-2:45pm. Shift subject to change.

Location: Thoreau Elementary (within the Juanita 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

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.