Instructional Assistant/Para Educator at Keller Elementary (School Year Only)

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True Openings as of 2/13/2026 Instructional Assistant/Para Educator at Keller Elementary (School Year Only)

JobID:

9441

Position Type:

Classroom Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant/Para Educator Date Posted:

2/6/2026

Location:

Keller Elementary Description:

Instructional Assistant:

School Year Only Para Educator:

School Year Only Hours Per Day:

4.0 (3.0 IA Hours; 1.0 Para educator Hours)

Shift:

9:35 am

• 2:05 pm

Location:

Helen Keller Elementary (within the Juanita Learning Community) This position is posted in accordance with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Collective Bargaining Agreement transfer process outlined in Section 15.9 The position will be posted internally for five (5) workdays. The internal posting will close on Thursday, February 12th, 2026 . Interested employees must submit an Internal Application. To be eligible for transfer, employees must meet the posted qualifications and have been in their current position for at least six (6) months. Qualified applicants will be contacted directly. If no internal candidates are selected for transfer, the position will be posted for one (1) week to consider both internal and external applicants.

Hourly Rate:

Instructional Assistant:

$25.54/hour SC11SEIU.pdf (2024-2025 wage). $26.77/hour (2025-2026) wage. Position is eligible for membership in the Service Employees International Union No. 925

Para Educator:

$28.07/hour position (2025 wage) ( 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

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

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 2026-2027 staffing needs, hires may be offered an additional role after continuing staff have been placed for the 2026-2027 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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