Health Room Pro & Instructional Assistant | School Support

Health Room Office Professional

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility is to oversee the Health Room, including the supervision and monitoring of students referred for illness which may include the administration of first aid that falls within normal procedures. The incumbent of this position may also be delegated the responsibility for administration of medication(s), to appropriate students by the School Nurse (Health Service Specialist "HSS") in compliance with State law and District policy.

When not performing Health Room duties, the position performs clerical and secretarial duties as assigned and may support building, department, or administrative staff. While the primary focus of this position is health room coverage, the position may be assigned to front or back office tasks, and will communicate with students, public, administrators, and other school personnel. All general administrative support positions are expected to perform common office procedures such as answering phones;

providing information and customer service to students, employees and/or the community; word processing or data entry; and maintaining records while maintaining confidentiality.

Schedule:

185 day calendar, 6.5 total hours per day (6.0 HROP, 0.5 IA). Shift: 7:35 – 2:35. Shift subject to change.

Salary: $31.62 (current) and $32.73 effective September 1st. Position is eligible for membership in the Lake Washington Education Support Professionals.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Four years job‑related experience with increasing levels of responsibility OR associate’s degree and two years job‑related experience with increasing levels of responsibility.

Job Summary:

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 an entire classroom.

Schedule:

183 day working calendar.

Location:

Kirkland Middle School (part of the Lake Washington Learning Community).

Salary: $27.71 (current) with eligibility for Service Employees International Union membership. Effective salary schedule from August 16th, 2026.

• 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 with 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.

EEO Statement:
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.