Chehalis-Temporary Special Education LPN/Ed Para Specialist (Visions) 2026/27
chehalis school districtCentralia (WA)
Chehalis-Temporary Special Education LPN/Ed Para Specialist (Visions) 2026/27
Posted 12 days ago
chehalis school districtCentralia (WA)
SENIORITY
Mid
About the role
Temporary Special Education Ed Para Specialist/LPN Paraprofessional This posting is for a Temporary Special Education Ed Para Specialist/LPN Paraprofessional position at the VISIONS transition program to support a student. The position is anticipated to be 6 hours per day from 7:45 am - 2:15 pm. Position ends June 11, 2026 or the last day of school or if changes to student enrollment occur. In-District applicants, who are permanent employees and current members of the Teamsters bargaining group, should apply by 3 p.m., on October 20, 2026, and will receive first consideration. Rate of pay based on experience and the Teamsters salary schedule.*Temporary Ed Paras employed during the 2025-26 school year who are hired for the 2026-27 school year will become permanent employees upon hire. Required Attachments: Cover LetterResume2 Letters of Recommendation High School diploma/transcript or recognized equivalent (GED) Associate of Arts degree in NursingLPN License
Position Summary:
The Temporary Special Education Ed Para Specialist/LPN-Paraprofessional position, will assist (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students, provision of necessary medical care, relieving teachers/counselors of routine clerical tasks, and assisting students as needed.
Examples of Duties:
- Ability to lift and support students as needed
- Adapts classroom work/homework under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives
- Ability to work with other staff members and parents/guardians
- Assists in toileting, communication, motor, and self-help programs
- Administers first aid for the purpose of providing emergency care
- Administers medication under the orders of a licensed health care provider while following board policy and procedure
- Assists teachers and parents for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and/or developing students' daily living and behavioral skills
- Confers with therapists, teachers, parents, other personnel, and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information
- Maintains classroom equipment, students' files/records as pertains to education files/records for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment
- Monitors individual students, classroom activities, for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
- Other Job Functions:
- Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
- Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing students' objectives
- Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge
- Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions, correcting student work, scheduling, copying etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher or program
- Performs the essentials of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
- Completes work at assigned workstations
- Consistently deals with people in a courteous and professional manner
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Requirements/Preferences:
- AA degree in Nursing required; LPN licensure
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint clearance
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Prior job related experience, paid or volunteer, with school age children
- Experience and/or training with special needs students preferred
- Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities Preferred:
- Skills to apply assessment techniques and treatment modalities under direct supervision, communicates effectively with students, staff, and parents
Skills to perform basic computer functions, including the use of basic computer applications, use English in both written and verbal form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Provide for hygienic special health care needs of students.
Knowledge of the principles of child development.
Knowledge of assessment techniques and treatment modalities, district policies, and child development patterns.
Abilities to understand and address students with special needs, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, meet schedules and deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of situations; significant physical abilities include stopping/crouching, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/accommodation/field of vision and may include lifting/carrying 25 lbs or more.
Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance and Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form required; First Aid/CPR Certification and Hepatitis B Vaccine Series may be required.
Reports to: Building Principal
Additional Job Information:
This position is temporary and subject to the terms or conditions of the Teamsters Bargaining Unit Agreement; includes pro-rated health benefits and sick leave; does not include paid holidays, vacation or personal leave. Temporary positions end on the last student day of the current school year or upon change in program needs.
Compensation and Benefits:
Temporary positions are subject to the terms or conditions of the Teamsters Local 252 Bargaining Agreement per Article 1.2.5 Temporary Employee. Temporary positions include health benefits, as described below, and sick leave. It does not include paid holidays, vacation or personal leave. See Hourly Rates, Article 7-Leaves and Article 16-Schedule A.The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) and DRS (Washington State Department of Retirement Systems) eligibility and benefits. If eligible, SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP). Retirement benefits, if eligible, may include membership in SERS retirement plans and other voluntary benefits. Notice of Non-Discrimination: Chehalis School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, ethnicity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to youth development organizations listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. Chehalis School District offers classes in many career and technical education (CTE) program areas, including Agriculture, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Skilled and Technical Sciences, Health Sciences and STEM. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator: Tommy Elder, 360-807-7235, telder@chehalisschools.orgSection 504/ADA Coordinator: Katie Howell, (360) 807-7245 option 3, khowell@chehalisschools.orgCivil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Leslie Wohld, 360-807-7200, lwohld@chehalisschools.orgCareer and Technical Education Coordinator: Don Bunker, 360-807-7235, dbunker@chehalisschools.orgAddress: 310 SW 16th Street, Chehalis, WA 98532
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