Instructional Assistant and Paraeducator at Inglewood Middle School

• Position Type:
  Classroom Support Staff / Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 1/13/2026
• Location:
  
  Inglewood Middle School
• Instructional Assistant
• Para Educator Updated

183 day working calendar / Instructional Assistant

180 day working calendar / Para educator

Hours per day: 6.0 total; 4.0 para educator hours and 2.0 instructional assistant hours.

Shift: TBD at this time; subject to change.

Location:

Inglewood Middle School (located within the Eastlake Learning Community).

Hourly Rate: $25.54 / hour (SC11 Salary Schedule); eligible for membership in Service International Employees Union No. 925.

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.

Hourly Rate: $28.07 / hour (); eligible for membership in Teamsters Local Union No. 763, part of the Lake Washington School District Trades Bargaining Council No. 763 (TBC).

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.

• Must be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• 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 scoring 455 or higher, OR have passed the Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment scoring 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 at

FINALISTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

If the start date for this position is February 1 or later, the position will be School Year Only. The contract will end at the conclusion of the current school year. Depending on 2026–2027 staffing needs, hires may be offered an additional role after continuing staff have been placed for the 2026–2027 school year.

Website policies:
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.

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