Paraeducator at Kirk Elementary School

Join us at Peter Kirk Elementary School, where our team of passionate and dedicated educators works tirelessly to ensure that every student feels seen, valued, and empowered. We are committed to creating a nurturing environment where every child can thrive and belong.

Description:
180 day working calendar
Hours Per Day: 5.25 (5.0 para and .25 for IA)
Shift: TBD Shift subject to change.
Location: Kirk Elementary School (within the Lake Washington Learning Community)

Hourly Rate: Paraeducator Hourly Rate: $28.07/hour position(SC7ParaEd.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).
Instructional Assistant Hourly Rate: $25.54 (SC11SEIU.pd )Position is eligible for membership in the Service International Employees Union No. 925

Job Summary for Para Educator:
A para educator's role is to help 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 all areas of school including but not limited to: library, classrooms, resource rooms, restrooms, lunchroom, self-contained classroom, playgrounds, or getting on and off a bus.

Job Summary for IA:
Assists teaching staff by completing instructional tasks and maintaining an orderly classroom to provide a positive learning environment. May be assigned to classroom, lunchroom, library, before or after school academic programs, or office. At elementary level, assignment includes crossing guard and playground duties. May assist in instruction of individual students, small groups, or an entire classroom.

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 of 455 or higher, OR have passed the Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment with a score of 220 or higher. Official documentation will be required upon hire.
• 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

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