Preschool Paraeducator at Keller Elementary

Lake Washington School District; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Washington School District in Kirkland, WA, is hiring a paraeducator to support teachers and students with physical or behavioral needs in a preschool setting at Keller Elementary within the Juanita Learning Community. The position follows a 150-day calendar and 6 hours per day from 8:15am to 2:45pm.

The role involves helping with instruction, classroom preparation, data entry, and assisting during bus or playground activities while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to LWSD policies.

Qualifications

• Must hold an AA degree or higher or have completed 72 quarter credit hours or hold ParaPro/Paraprofessional certification.
• Official documentation required upon hire.
• Must pass criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assists student(s) with assignments and organizational skills.
• Provides physical assistance for student(s) to complete tasks.
• Encourages participation and helps maintain focus on assignments.
• Assists with motivation, behavior management, and positive verbal communication.
• Models appropriate social skills and redirects student behavior as needed.
• Provides for physical/health/safety needs, including lifting and de-escalation.
• Assists with implementing student IEPs under supervision.
• Enters data, documents attendance, and communicates with parents.
• Follows LWSD policies, procedures and protocols.
• Supervises students in library, classrooms, or on buses when needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Behavior management

Safety awareness

Education

AA degree or higher OR 72 quarter hours OR ParaPro certification

Job description

Description

150 day working calendar

Hours Per Day: 6.0

Shift: 8:15am-2:45pm

Location: Preschool at Keller Elementary (within the Juanita Learning Community)

Hourly Rate

$30.79 (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 behavioural 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.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists student(s) working on assignments and projects with organizational skills, restating directions or explaining concepts.
• Provides physical assistance for student(s) when necessary to complete task or assignment.
• Encourages and assists student(s) participation in learning, helping to maintain focus on assignments.
• Assists student(s) with motivation, behavior management, and positive verbal communication.
• Models appropriate social skills, and redirects student(s) behavior as needed.
• Provides for the physical, health and safety needs of students, which may include maneuvering student(s), standard feeding, toileting, diapering, restraint, de-escalation, getting on and off a bus, implementing behavior plans as appropriate, and teaching independent living skills.
• Provides delegated physical care and procedures under supervision of registered nurse in accordance with state law, which may include tube feeding, catheterization, or administering medication.
• Assists classroom teachers / special education teachers / special education specialists in the implementation of student IEPs.
• Enters data as needed, researches information, documents attendance, prepares and documents communication to parents under the direct supervision of the teacher, and accesses email via computer.
• Models appropriate behavior for students.
• Follows LWSD policies, procedures and protocols.
• Assists other personnel as may be requested.Manages student(s) during simulated or actual emergency crisis (fire alarm, medical emergency, lockdown, etc.) in building.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of student information

Education And Experience Requirements

• Must hold an Associate degree (AA) or higher OR have completed two years of study equivalent to 72 college quarter credit hours OR have 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

FINALISTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW

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.

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