Chehalis-Temp. Special Ed SLC 1:1 Para (CMS) 2026-27

Chehalis School District•Chehalis, WA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for a Temporary Special Educational SLC 1:1 Paraprofessional position at Chehalis Middle School. The position is classroom/student specific and is anticipated to be 6 hours per day, approximately 7:50am - 2:20pm. Position ends June 11, 2027 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 September 3, 2026 , and will receive first consideration. Temporary Ed Paras employed during the 2025-26 school year who are hired for the 2026-27 school year will become permanent employees upon rehire.

Requirements

Prior job-related experience, paid or volunteer, with school age children.
Must be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
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
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.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance and Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form required; First Aid/CPR Certification and Hepatitis B Vaccine Series may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a classroom paraprofessional preferred.

Responsibilities

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
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