Preschool Paraeducator at Bell Elementary

Description

150‑day working calendar. Hours per day: 6.0.

Shift: 8:15 am–2:45 pm.

Location:

Preschool at Bell Elementary (within the Juanita Learning Community).

$30.79 (SC7

Para Ed
26-27.pdf). Position eligible for membership in Teamsters Local Union No. 763 (Lake Washington School District Trades Bargaining Council No. 763).

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, retrieval, use, and storage of equipment and supplies. May supervise and assist students in library, classrooms, resource rooms, self‑contained classroom, playgrounds, or when getting on and off a bus.

• 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 tasks or assignments.
• 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 a registered nurse in accordance with state law, which may include tube feeding, catheterization, or administering medication.
• Assists classroom teachers, special education teachers, or special education specialists in the implementation of student IEPs.
• Enters data as needed, researches 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 the building.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of student information.

• 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 a criminal background check.

External and Internal Applicants must submit an online application via

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 a smoke‑free workplace.