NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following classified position:

2025-2026

TEMPORARY - Dependent on Student Enrollment

Preschool

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

6.0 hours per day (Monday – Thursday)

Date Posted: 01/21/2026- 01/29/2026 or until position is filled.

EESP (CBA 25-26) Salary Schedule Rate Range Health Tech:

· $27.82-$31.98

Benefits Include:

Twelve (12) Days Sick Leave per school year

· Two (2) Personal Leave Days with pay per year

· Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)

· DCP- Deferred Compensation Program

· Washington Paid Family Medical Leave

· Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic Life; AD&D; LTD Insurance; FSA and DCAP

Responsibilities:

- Work with medical fragile student in preschool.

- Monitor student while riding bus to and from school.

- Assist student with hygiene (toileting, dressing), feeding, mobility

- Maintain a safe, clean environment

- Work closely with the school nurse, preschool team and family to ensure proper implementation of the care plan

- Adhere to HIPAA

- Observation and monitoring of the student, taking and recording vitals

Required Qualifications:

1. Must be Current Certified Nurse Assistant

2. High School diploma or GED

3. Meets NCLB definition of highly qualified requirements:

a. A two-year Associate degree

b. 72-quarter or 48-semester college credits, or

c. A passing score of 461 on the ETS Para Pro Assessment

4. WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by the employee)

5. Ability to maintain confidentiality

6. Ability to lift up to 50-100 lbs. in two-person lift/transfer

7. Positive and flexible attitude with students, staff, parents, and team members

8. Must participate in the Fundamental Course Training to gain the necessary skills to perform this position

9. Willingness to work toward successful demonstration of core competencies

10. Demonstrated competence in basic academic/communication skills appropriate to site assignment

11. Regular attendance is an essential function of this position

12. The safety and health of students and others are essential functions of this position

Desired Qualifications:

Experience working with special need students and medically fragile students
Work as a team player

Application Process:

Current employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest and must have an updated resume with an Elma School District #68 job application on file with Human Resources at payroll@eagles.edu by the closing date, January 29, 2026, by 3 PM.

To apply, visit EdJobsNW create an account for those interested in the open position.

Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, Two (2) Classified Letters of Recommendation or Reference Forms, one qualified requirements.

~This position will remain open until filled~

Distribution:

ELEM MIDDLE HIGH EGHHS AD KITCHEN TRANS ADMIN SPED ETO EESP ECOPA

The Elma School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:

504 Section Coordinator, Kathleen Gallagher, kgallagher@eagles.edu

Title IX Officer, Christopher R. Nesmith, cnesmith@eagles.edu

TEMPORARY Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Preschool