Chehalis-Temporary Special Education LPN/Ed Para Specialist (Visions) 2026/27

Chehalis School District • Centralia, WA

27d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary Special Education Ed Para Specialist/LPN-Paraprofessional position at the VISIONS transition program, supporting a student. The position is anticipated to be 6 hours per day, from 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. It ends June 11, 2026, the last day of school, or earlier if student enrollment or program needs change. The role is subject to the terms of the Teamsters bargaining agreement. Temporary employees receive eligible health benefits and sick leave, but do not receive paid holidays, vacation, or personal leave. Rate of pay is based on experience and the Teamsters salary schedule.

Under direct supervision, the employee assists with student supervision and instruction, provides necessary medical care, helps with routine clerical tasks, and supports students as needed. The role also involves assisting with students’ daily living, behavioral, communication, motor, toileting, and self-help programs, and helping maintain a safe and appropriate learning environment.

Temporary positions end on the last student day of the current school year or when program needs change. The posting states that 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.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing.
• Current LPN licensure.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint clearance; a Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form is required.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Ability to lift and support students as needed; the position may require lifting or carrying 25 pounds or more.
• Ability to work with staff members and parents or guardians.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents; perform basic computer functions; and use English with correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling in written and verbal communication.
• Ability to provide for students’ hygienic special health care needs.
• Knowledge of child development principles and patterns, assessment techniques and treatment modalities, and district policies.
• Ability to understand and address students with special needs; follow oral and written instructions; maintain confidentiality of student records; meet schedules and deadlines; interpret and apply rules, regulations, and policies; and rapidly learn methods and materials used in varied situations.
• Ability to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
• High school diploma, transcript, or recognized equivalent (GED) is listed among required application attachments.

Nice To Haves

• Prior job-related experience, paid or volunteer, with school-age children.
• Experience and/or training with students with special needs.
• Hepatitis B vaccine series may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with supervising and instructing students under direct supervision.
• Provide necessary medical care, including first aid and medication administration under the orders of a licensed health care provider and in accordance with board policy and procedure.
• Adapt classroom work and homework under teacher direction to support or reinforce classroom objectives.
• Assist with toileting, communication, motor, and self-help programs.
• Assist teachers and parents with lesson plans and with developing students’ daily living and behavioral skills.
• Work with staff members and parents or guardians; confer with therapists, teachers, parents, other personnel, and outside professionals to share or obtain information.
• Maintain classroom equipment and student education files and records to support a safe and appropriate learning environment.
• Monitor individual students and classroom activities to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assist other personnel as needed and confer with teachers, parents, and community agency personnel regarding student progress and objectives.
• Participate in meetings to share information and improve skills or knowledge.
• Perform recordkeeping and basic clerical tasks, including correcting student work, scheduling, and copying.
• Complete work at assigned workstations and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Pro-rated health benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Sick leave.
• Eligible SEBB benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP).
• Eligible retirement benefits may include membership in SERS retirement plans and other voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree