James Baldwin Elementary - Instructional Assistant (203/7) - 1.0 FTE

James Baldwin Elementary - Instructional Assistant (203/7) - 1.0 FTE

Salary

$43,965.74 - $59,781.47 Annually

Location

James Baldwin Elementary, WA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

27238

Department

James Baldwin Elementary

Opening Date

06/02/2026

Closing Date

6/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Subject Area

N/A - THIS IS NOT A TEACHING POSITION

FTE

1.0

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Overview of Position

The job of Instructional Assistant is done for the purpose(s) of working with individual and/or small groups of students under the supervision of a certificated teacher in the supervision and instruction of students; and providing clerical support to teacher/s and staff. Employees in this classification will receive a variety of assignments including classroom support, clerical support, library, lunchroom, health room and playground, etc.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining safe, structured, and positive school wide systems throughout the day. The Instructional Assistant leads recess and lunch routines, supports Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports recognition systems, assists with setting up assemblies, supports Math Challenge programming, and provides targeted classroom intervention support.

This role requires initiative, strong judgment, and the ability to solve problems in real time while maintaining positive relationships with students and adults.

Essential Functions

• Administers tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
• Assists students, individually or in small groups, with lesson assignments (e.g. read stories, listen to students read, providing writing assistance, reinforce English lessons, provide spelling practice, facilitate activities, computer learning programs, etc.) for the purpose of practicing and/or reinforcing learning concepts and assisting students in reaching their academic goals and grade level standards.
• Attends functions as assigned (e.g. meetings, in-service presentations, trainings, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Confers with teachers and/or parents as may be required for the purpose of providing input into the evaluation of students progress and/or implementing/modifying students objectives.
• Guides students in independent study (e.g. enrichment work, remedial work, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student success.
• Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students academic success through a defined course of study.
• Maintains classroom resources, work area, students files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, audio visual equipment, bulletin boards, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
• Monitors individual and/or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. classroom, playground, field trips, library, lunchroom, bus loading/unloading, etc.) for the purpose of identifying required assistance and ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. copying, correcting papers, completing attendance verifications, taking and recording phone calls, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or in providing necessary records/materials.
• Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Supports classroom teachers and other school personnel for the purpose of assisting them in the implementation of curriculum and teaching methodologies.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related duties consistent with the scope of the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to assigned building Principal

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• Required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
• Read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
• Understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: concepts of grammar and punctuation; stages of child development and learning styles; and age appropriate activities.

Skills:

• Required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Ability:

• Required to schedule activities and/or meetings.
• Gather and/or collate data.
• Use basic, job-related equipment.
• Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances.
• Work with data utilizing defined but different processes.
• Operate equipment using standardized methods.
• Work with a wide diversity of individuals
• Work with a variety of data.
• Utilize job-related equipment.
• In working with others, some problem solving may be required to identify. issues and select action plans.
• Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation.
• Problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate.
• Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.
• Ability to keyboard, use computers.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the jobs functions. There is some opportunity to effect the Organizations services.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 35% sitting, 35% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions

CONDITIONS:

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplanted as necessary.

District employees, other than personnel in the Districts Employment Services Department (at the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence), are not authorized to make promises of employment, promises of employment for a particular period of time, or promises of a particular level of compensation or benefits to job applicants for certified or classified positions. Any verbal or written statements to that effect by District employees other than Employment services personnel are null and void.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent and at least one of the following:

(a) Have received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service paraeducator assessment as published by PESB; or(b) Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or(c) Have earned seventy-two quarter credits or forty-eight semester credits at the one hundred level or higher at an accredited college or university; or(d) Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

YEARS of RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of related paid work experience.

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

Valid State of Washington Drivers License or evidence of equivalent mobility

CLEARANCES:

Criminal Justice Fingerprint and Background Clearance

Seattle Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click HERE for an overview of available benefit options.

Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.

Salary Schedule

Please find the salary schedule associated with this role and others like it HERE.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you completed an associate degree or higher or two years of college (72 quarter hours or 48 semester hours of college credit)?

• Yes
• No

03

If no degree or college hours/credits, are you willing to take the Education Testing Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you a current Seattle Public Schools classified PARA employee in a permanent FTE position?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you a current Seattle Public Schools classified PARA substitute?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have one year of related paid work experience?

• Yes
• No

07

Please describe how you met or exceeded the required year of work experience.

Required Question

Employer Seattle Public Schools

Address 2445 3rd Ave South

Seattle, Washington, 98124-1165

Phone 206-252-0215

Website http://www.seattleschools.org/careers