This posting is for a Temporary Special Educational Paraprofessional position at Orin C. Smith Elementary School. The position is anticipated to be 6.75 hours per day 8:15am - 3:30pm. 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 February 25, 2026, and will receive first consideration. *Temporary Ed Paras employed during the 2024-25 school year who are hired for the 2025-26 school year will become permanent employees upon rehire.

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:

Cover Letter
Resume
2 Letters of Recommendation
High School diploma/transcript or recognized equivalent (GED)
College transcript OR state approved ParaPro Assessment Score report

Position Summary:

As a Temporary Educational Paraprofessional, will assist (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students, relieving teachers/counselors of routine clerical tasks, and assisting students as needed.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Essential Job Functions:

Adapts classroom work/homework under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives
Administers first aid for the purpose of providing emergency care
Assists the student(s) in such physical tasks as moving from room to room, eating, toileting, participating in class activities, emergency drills, etc.
Assists teachers and parents for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and/or developing students’ daily living and behavioral skills
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
Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions, correcting student work, scheduling, copying etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher or program

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 the essential 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/Qualifications:

Experience Required: Prior job-related experience, paid or volunteer, with school age children. Experience as a classroom paraprofessional preferred.

Minimum Employment Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. In addition, must meet one of the following:

Have received a qualifying score on a state approved paraeducator assessment; or
Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or
Have earned 72 quarter credits (100 level or higher) or 48 semester credits (100 level or higher) at an accredited college or university

A copy of your high school diploma and official college transcript (if applicable) must be provided upon hire.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to perform basic clerical functions, perform basic arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment, including the use of basic computer applications, use English in verbal and written form, use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. Skills to communicate effectively, problem solve.

Knowledge of principles of child development, instructional processes, problem solving methodology.

Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, understand and carry out oral and written instructions, maintain confidentiality of student records, fulfill schedules and meet deadlines, read/interpret/apply rules, regulations, policies, rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity and may include lifting/carrying 25 lbs.

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 not 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 or personal days. 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 or personal days. See 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:

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, etnicidad, condición de veterano o estatus militar con baja honorable, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, falta de vivienda, inmigración o estatus de ciudadania, la presencia de cualquier discapacidad sensorial, mental o física, neurodivergencia , ni por el uso de un perro guía o animal de servicio entrenado, y garantiza el acceso equitativo a las organizaciones de desarrollo juvenil enumeradas en el Título 36 del Código de los Estados Unidos como sociedades patrióticas.

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis ofrece clases en varias áreas con programas de educación vocacional y técnica (CTE), incluyendo Agricultura, Negocios y Mercadotecnia, Ciencias de la Familia y del Consumidor, Ciencias Técnicas y Calificadas, Ciencias de la Salud y STEM. La falta de dominio del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión y participación en programas de educación profesional y técnica.

Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar las preguntas y quejas de supuestas discriminaciones:

Title IX Coordinator: Tommy Elder, 360-807-7235, telder@chehalisschools.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Katie Howell, (360) 807-7245 option 3, (360) 748-8767 Fax, khowell@chehalisschools.org

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Leslie Wohld, 360-807-7200, lwohld@chehalisschools.org

Career and Technical Education Coordinator: Don Bunker, 360-807-7235, dbunker@chehalisschools.org

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