Paraeducator: Support Special Needs Students ($30.79/hr)

Lake Washington School District; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Union membership eligibility

Job summary

Lake Washington School District is seeking an Educational Paraprofessional to support students with special health care needs at Muir Elementary. The role involves assisting teachers with individualized and small group instruction, preparing materials, and supervising students in various settings, including library and bus loading.

The position follows a 180-day calendar, with 6-hour days; shift details TBD.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Lake Washington School District is seeking an Educational Paraprofessional to support students with special health care needs at Muir Elementary. The role involves assisting teachers with individualized and small group instruction, preparing materials, and supervising students in various settings, including library and bus loading.

The position follows a 180-day calendar, with 6-hour days; shift details TBD.