Instructional Assistant at Redmond Elementary

Lake Washington School District • Redmond, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant supports teaching staff by completing instructional tasks and maintaining an orderly classroom to provide a positive learning environment. The role may be assigned to a classroom, lunchroom, library, before- or after-school academic program, or office. At the elementary level, duties include crossing guard and playground responsibilities. The assistant may work with an individual student or an entire classroom.

This position is at Redmond Elementary within the Redmond Learning Community and follows a 183-day working calendar. It is scheduled for 6.5 hours per day, from 9:05 a.m. to 4:05 p.m.; the shift is subject to change. The position is eligible for membership in the Service Employees International Union No. 925.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must hold an associate degree (AA) or higher, have completed two years of study equivalent to 72 college quarter credit hours, have passed the Educational Testing Service ParaPro Assessment with a score of at least 455, or have passed the Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment with a score of at least 220. Official documentation is required upon hire.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Complete instructional tasks to assist teaching staff.
• Maintain an orderly classroom and support a positive learning environment.
• Work in an assigned classroom, lunchroom, library, before- or after-school academic program, or office.
• At the elementary level, perform crossing guard and playground duties.
• Provide support to an individual student or work with an entire classroom.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree