SNAPS Preschool Para Educator at Keller Elementary

Lake Washington School District; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Washington School District seeks a Paraprofessional to support students with physical or behavioral needs at Keller Elementary. The role assists teachers, reinforces individualized instruction, and supports daily living skills under supervision.

Candidates provide assistance during classroom activities, manage behavior, ensure safety, and help with data entry and communication with families. The position follows a 103-day calendar with 7-hour days, starting mornings and afternoons as

Qualifications

• Associate degree (AA) or higher OR two years of study (72 credits) OR ParaPro/Paraprofessional assessment with required scores. Official docs on hire.
• Criminal background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with assignments and organize materials.
• Provide physical assistance to complete tasks.
• Encourage participation and maintain focus on activities.
• Support behavior management and positive communication.
• Model appropriate social skills and redirect behavior as needed.
• Address health and safety needs, including basic caregiving.
• Assist with IEP implementation under supervision.
• Enter data, research information, and communicate with parents.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Behavior management

Caregiving basics

Education

Associate degree (AA) or higher

Two years of college (72 credits)

ParaPro/Paraprofessional assessments

Job description

Description

103 day working calendar

Hours Per Day: 7.0

Shift: 8:00-3:30 Shift subject to change.

Location: Preschool at Keller Elementary (located 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 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.

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

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.