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Lake Washington School District

Instructional Assistant/Para Educator at Inglewood Middle School

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

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Openings as of 8/21/2026 force display?

True Openings as of 8/21/2026 Instructional Assistant/Para Educator at
Inglewood Middle School JobID:
10077
Position Type:
Classroom Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant/Para Educator Date Posted:
8/20/2026
Location:
Inglewood Middle School Description:
Instructional Assistant:
183 day working calendar
Para Educator:
180 day working calendar
Hours Per Day:
6.5 (6.0 Para Educator and 0.5 Instructional Assistant)
Shift:
TBD at this time. Shift subject to change.
Location:
Inglewood Middle School (within the Eastlake Learning Community)
Hourly Rate:
Instructional Assistant:
$27.71/an hour ( SC11SEIU26-27.pdf ) position is eligible for membership in the Service International Employees Union No. 925
Para Educator:
$30.79/hour position ( 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:
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
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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