SNAPS Preschool Para Educator at Keller Elementary

Lake-Washington-School-District; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Washington School District seeks a SNAPS Preschool Para Educator for Keller Elementary to support teachers with individualized and small group instruction for students with special needs. You will assist with daily living skills and classroom prep, and may supervise students in various settings.

The role pays $30.79 per hour and follows a 103-day calendar with a 7-hour workday. This position notes Teamsters Local Union No.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Associate degree (AA) or higher or have completed two years of college (72 college credits).
• ParaPro 455+ or Paraprofessional 220+ score required; official docs on hire.
• LWSD non-discrimination policy and no sponsorship at this time.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with assignments and projects using organizational skills.
• Provide physical assistance as needed to complete tasks.
• Support student participation, motivation, and behavior management.
• Assist with IEP implementation, data entry, and communication to parents.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.

Skills

organizational skills

restating directions

explaining concepts

behavior management

positive verbal communication

social skills

physical assistance

Education

AA or higher

two years college credits

ParaPro/Paraprofessional score

Job description

Openings as of 8/18/2026

SNAPS Preschool Para Educator at Keller Elementary JobID: 10007

• Date Posted: 8/6/2026
• Location: Keller Elementary

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 plansas appropriate, and teaching independent living skills.
• Provides delegated physical care and procedures under supervision of registered nurse in accordance with statelaw, 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 documentscommunication to parents under the direct supervision of the teacher, and accesses email via computer.
• 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 of455 or higher, OR have passed the Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment with a score of 220 or higher. Official documentation will be required upon hire.

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.

LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE.