What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant/Para Educator at Muir Elementary position at Lake Washington School District?
Position Type
Classroom Support Staff/Instructional Assistant/Para Educator
Date Posted
8/1/2025
Location
Muir Elementary
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Description
Instructional Assistant: 183 day working calendar
Para Educator: 180 day working calendar
Hours Per Day: 6 hours total Para Educator and Instructional Assistant)
Shift: TBD at this time. Shift subject to change.
Location: Muir Elementary (within the Juanita Learning Community)
Hourly Rate
Instructional Assistant: $25.54/hour position (SC11 Salary Schedule) is eligible for membership in the Service International Employees Union No. 925
Para Educator: $28.07/hour position (SC7ParaEd.pdf) 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
Instructional Assistant
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 be assigned to an individual student or work with entire classroom.
Para Educator
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 Requirements
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.
Attachment(s)
Classroom Support Staff/Instructional Assistant/Para Educator
Date Posted
8/1/2025
Location
Muir Elementary
Additional Information: Show/Hide
Description
Instructional Assistant: 183 day working calendar
Para Educator: 180 day working calendar
Hours Per Day: 6 hours total Para Educator and Instructional Assistant)
Shift: TBD at this time. Shift subject to change.
Location: Muir Elementary (within the Juanita Learning Community)
Hourly Rate
Instructional Assistant: $25.54/hour position (SC11 Salary Schedule) is eligible for membership in the Service International Employees Union No. 925
Para Educator: $28.07/hour position (SC7ParaEd.pdf) 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
Instructional Assistant
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 be assigned to an individual student or work with entire classroom.
Para Educator
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 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
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.
Attachment(s)
- Instructional Assistant 2_2024.pdf
- Para Educator Updated 2_2024.pdf
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