Instructional Assistant - Seattle, Washington

Contribute meaningful support within educational environments by facilitating virtual speech-language therapy sessions across multiple school sites near Seattle, WA. This contract role offers opportunities in high schools and elementary settings, with a flexible range of assignments to accommodate full-time or part-time schedules as a paraprofessional facilitator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist virtual Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) during remote therapy sessions, ensuring students have the necessary resources and support
• Provide in-person supervision and guidance for students as they participate in teletherapy
• Collaborate with school staff to help implement SLP recommendations and therapy activities
• Manage attendance, set up technology, and troubleshoot minor tech issues as needed
• Maintain session records, follow student schedules, and support related clerical tasks
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a paraprofessional or facilitator in a school setting
• Ability to adapt communication style to various age groups and abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills to coordinate multiple assignments
• Comfortable with technology and able to troubleshoot basic equipment/software issues
• Must have or be willing to obtain current fingerprint clearance through OSPI

Assignment Options:

• High School: 0.8 FTE (4 days/week)
• East Port Orchard Elementary: 0.6 FTE (3 days/week)
• Orchard Heights Elementary: 1.0 FTE (5 days/week)
• Sunnyslope Elementary: 0.4 FTE (2 days/week)
• Assignments can be combined to achieve full-time hours for interested candidates

This opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking meaningful work supporting students and partnering with skilled virtual clinicians through June 2027. Step into a vital educational role where your efforts will make a real difference every day.

Ready to help students access the services they need? Apply today to begin a contract position offering both purpose and professional growth!

Compensation for this position ranges from $24.00 to $33.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.