Paraeducator at Smith Elementary

Position Type:

Classroom Support Staff/Para educator

Date Posted:

1/15/2026

Location:

Smith Elementary

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Smith Elementary is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Para educator to join our team. We are looking for someone who is caring, empathetic, and skilled at building strong relationships with students and staff. The ideal candidate is a flexible thinker who can adapt to diverse learning needs and provide meaningful support to students working toward their IEP goals.

Responsibilities include:

* Providing individualized support for students (1:1)

* Working with small groups to reinforce learning

* Assisting in classrooms through push-in support

* Collaborating with teachers and staff to create a positive learning environment

If you are passionate about helping students succeed and thrive, we'd love to have you on our team at Smith Elementary!

Description:

180 day working calendar

Hours Per Day: 5.5

Shift: 10:10am-4:10 pm. Shift subject to change.

Location:

Smith Elementary (within the Eastlake Learning Community)

Hourly Rate: $28.07/hour 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 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 Para Pro 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

FINALISTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW

If the start date for this position is February 1 or later, this position will be School Year Only. The contract will end at the conclusion of the current school year. Depending on  staffing needs, hires may be offered an additional role after continuing staff have been placed for the  school year.

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.

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