Paraeducator at Thoreau Elementary

Description : 180 day working calendar Hours Per Day: 4.0 Shift: 10:45am-2:45pm. Shift subject to change. Location: Thoreau Elementary (within the Juanita Learning Community) Hourly Rate : Step 1: $30.79/hour

• Step 2: $33.47/hour based on experience ( SC7 Salary Schedule 2026 - 2027 ) 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. Hold an Associate degree (AA) or higher OR Completed two years of study equivalent to 72 college quarter credit hours, OR Passed an Educational Testing Service Para. Pro Assessment documenting a score of Reading and Writing at 324 and Mathematics at 325. Candidates must meet both subtest scores. Official documentation will be required before hiring.
• Must pass criminal background check APPLICATION PROCEDURE: External and Internal Applicants: To apply to this posting, all applicants must submit an online application https://www.applitrack.com/lakewashington/onlineapp/default.aspx FINALISTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW 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. Attachment(s): Para Educator Updated 2024.pdf