Paraeducator: Help Students Thrive at Lakeview Elementary

Lake Washington School District; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Washington School District seeks a paraeducator to assist teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students with physical or behavioral needs at Lakeview Elementary. The role supports students' health care needs, develops daily living and behavioral skills, and helps with classroom prep and equipment handling.

Hours are 5.75 per day on a 180-day calendar; shift times are to be determined.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years old 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.
• Passed an Educational Testing Service ParaPro Assessment with a score of 455+ OR Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment with 220+.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students with diverse needs.
• Support students' health care needs and develop daily living and behavioral skills.
• Assist staff with classroom prep, retrieval, use, and storage of equipment and supplies.
• May supervise students in library, classrooms, resource rooms, playgrounds, or during bus loading/unloading.

Skills

Assisting students

Small group instruction

Classroom support

Student supervision

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or 72 college credits

ParaPro certification or exam

Job description

Lake Washington School District seeks a paraeducator to assist teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students with physical or behavioral needs at Lakeview Elementary. The role supports students' health care needs, develops daily living and behavioral skills, and helps with classroom prep and equipment handling.

Hours are 5.75 per day on a 180-day calendar; shift times are to be determined.