Employment
- Teachers
- Counselors
- Librarians
- Physical and occupational therapists
- School psychologists
- Speech-language pathologists
- Bus drivers
- Custodians
- Instructional assistants
- Nurses
- Office and clerical staff
- Paraeducators
- Coaches (head and assistant)
- Professional technical staff
- Principals
- Associate principals
- Department administrators
- Directors
- Associate directors
- District leadership
- Certificated
- Classified
Join Our Team

Lake Washington School District is a remarkable community for teaching and learning. A large, diverse district with award-winning schools, it provides resources and support to help teachers and students succeed, learn and grow.
Why Work at LWSD?
- An award-winning new teacher support program
- Diverse, growing communities
- High-performing schools
- Strong community support
- Innovative technology use
- Collaborative learning communities
Lake Washington School District is committed to creating a welcoming, equitable and inclusive 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—including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA+, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected characteristic.
Contact Us - We're Here to Help!
| Position | Contact |
|---|---|
| Director, Building Administrator and Associate Superintendent | Zakiya Cita Director of Talent Acquisition zcita@lwsd.org |
| Classified: Resource Center and Support Services | Heidi Bedwell Talent Acquisition Supervisor hbedwell@lwsd.org |
| Classified: Instructional Assistant, Paraeducator, Coach, Custodial, Bus Driver and School Office |
Tanya Rusak |
| Certificated: Teacher and Special Services (SLP, PT, OT and Psychologists) | Kathy Lowe Talent Acquisition Coordinator klowe@lwsd.org |
| Substitute - certificated and classified |
Cheryl Ferry Tina Ayer |
Addresses
Physical Address
Lake Washington School District Human Resources Department
LWSD Resource Center
16250 NE 74th Street
Redmond, WA 98052
Mailing address
P.O. Box 97039
Redmond, WA 98073-9739



