Paraeducator: Student Support & Small-Group Instruction

Lake Washington School District; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Washington School District in Kirkland, WA, seeks a Paraeducator to assist teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students with physical or behavioral needs at Peter Kirk Elementary, within the Lake Washington Learning Community. The role supports students' health care needs, develops daily living and behavioral skills, and aids staff with classroom prep and retrieval of equipment and supplies.

The position operates on a 180-day calendar with a shift from 8:30 a.m.

Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• An AA degree or higher, or 72 college quarter credits, or valid ParaPro/Paraprofessional scores.
• Official documentation required upon hire.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with individualized and small group instruction.
• Support students with special health care needs and develop daily living/behavioral skills.
• Assist with classroom prep, equipment use/storage, and supplies.
• Supervise students in library, classrooms, playgrounds, or bus loading.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (AA) or higher

72 college quarter credits (two years of study)

ParaPro or Paraprofessional Assessment scores

Job description

Lake Washington School District in Kirkland, WA, seeks a Paraeducator to assist teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students with physical or behavioral needs at Peter Kirk Elementary, within the Lake Washington Learning Community. The role supports students' health care needs, develops daily living and behavioral skills, and aids staff with classroom prep and retrieval of equipment and supplies.

The position operates on a 180-day calendar with a shift from 8:30 a.m.