Paraeducator at Redmond Elementary

Lake Washington School District • Redmond, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paraeducator assists teachers with individualized and small-group instruction for students at all educational levels who have physical or behavioral needs or are medically fragile. The role supports students’ special health care needs and helps develop daily living and behavioral skills. It also assists staff with classroom preparation and with retrieving, using, and storing equipment and supplies. The Paraeducator may supervise and assist students in libraries, classrooms, resource rooms, self-contained classrooms, playgrounds, and while getting on or off a bus.

This position is at Redmond Elementary, within the Redmond Learning Community, a high-needs school. It has a 180-day working calendar and a schedule of three hours per day; the shift is to be determined and may change. The position is eligible for membership in Teamsters Local Union No. 763, part of the Lake Washington School District Trades Bargaining Council No. 763.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold an associate degree or higher, have completed two years of study equivalent to 72 college quarter credit hours, or have passed the ETS ParaPro Assessment with scores of at least 324 in Reading and Writing and 325 in Mathematics. Both required subtest scores must be met; official documentation is required before hiring.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers with individualized and small-group instruction for students of all educational levels who have physical or behavioral needs or are medically fragile.
• Support students’ special health care needs and develop their daily living and behavioral skills.
• Assist staff with classroom preparation and the retrieval, use, and storage of equipment and supplies.
• May supervise and assist students in libraries, classrooms, resource rooms, self-contained classrooms, and playgrounds, and while students get on or off a bus.

What This Job Offers

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