Instructional Assistant / Paraeducator - Overlake Specialty School (Full Time/Days)

Overlake Hospital Medical Center • Bellevue, WA

52d • Onsite

About The Position

Working Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:30pm, the person in this position provides assistance to special needs students in a classroom setting at Overlake Hospital's Specialty School in Bellevue. Assists in development and delivery of the IEP and works closely with the classroom teacher to supervise classroom related activities.

Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate.
• Must meet the Washington State paraprofessional guidelines (2 years of college credit).
• Right Response certification within first 6 months of employment.
• Non-healthcare CPR and First Aid certifications within the first year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors in Education or Mental Health field preferred.
• Previous experience working with behaviorally disturbed, mentally ill, and/or children with learning disabilities preferred.
• Previous experience in either intensive psychiatric treatment facilities or school systems is helpful.
• Current WA State driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to special needs students in a classroom setting.
• Assists in development and delivery of the IEP.
• Works closely with the classroom teacher to supervise classroom related activities.

Benefits

• Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
• Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
• Generous retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years with immediate vesting.
• Pre-tax and Roth after tax retirement savings plans.
• An expanded Employee Assistance Program.
• A caregiver support program to help with everything from childcare to eldercare.
• Free parking and Orca transit passes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED