SNAPS Preschool Paraeducator at Old Redmond School House

id='p9943_'>SNAPS Preschool Paraeducator at Old Redmond School House JobID: 9943

Position Type:

Classroom Support Staff/Paraeducator

Date Posted:

7/17/2026

Location:

Old Redmond School House

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Description:

103 day working calendar

Hours Per Day: 7.0

Shift: 8:00am to 3:30pm

Location: Preschool located at Old Redmond School House (within the Redmond Learning Community)

Hourly Rate: $30.79 (SC7ParaEd26-27.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).

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists student(s) working on assignments and projects with organizational skills, restating directions or explaining concepts.
• Provides physical assistance for student(s) when necessary to complete task or assignment.
• Encourages and assists student(s) participation in learning, helping to maintain focus on assignments.
• Assists student(s) with motivation, behavior management, and positive verbal communication.
• Models' appropriate social skills and redirects student(s) behavior as needed.
• Provides for the physical, health and safety needs of students, which may include maneuvering student(s), standard feeding, toileting, diapering, restraint, de-escalation, getting on and off a bus, implementing behavior plans as appropriate, and teaching independent living skills.
• Provides delegated physical care and procedures under supervision of registered nurse in accordance with state law, which may include tube feeding, catheterization, or administering medication.
• Assists classroom teachers / special education teachers / special education specialists in the implementation of student IEPs.
• Enters data as needed, research information, documents attendance, prepares and documents communication to parents under the direct supervision of the teacher, and accesses email via computer.
• Models' appropriate behavior for students.
• Follows LWSD policies, procedures and protocols.
• Assists other personnel as may be requested.
• Manages student(s) during simulated or actual emergency crisis (fire alarm, medical emergency, lockdown, etc.) in building.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of student information

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 for this posting, all applicants must submit an online application https://www.applitrack.com/lakewashington/onlineapp/default.aspx

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