Instructional Assistant at Tesla Stem High School

Tesla STEM High School is a small, tight-knit community with a culture of academic excellence. Curiosity, resilience, and perseverance are developed as scholars embrace constructive struggle, push each other to innovate, and address the world's most compelling and crucial problems.

Tesla STEM is looking for an Instructional Assistant, whose primary responsibilities will include serving as the school's AP Testing Coordinator and supporting small group instruction and assessments. Other responsibilities will also be assigned.

School Year Only

Hours Per Day: 8 hours

Shift: 7:30AM-4:00PM. Shift subject to change.

Location:

Tesla STEM High School (within the Eastlake 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: $25.54/hour   wage). $26.77/hour ) wage. Position is eligible for membership in the Service International Employees Union No. 925

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.

• 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 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

External and Internal Applicants:
To apply to this posting, all applicants must submit an online application

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