Chehalis- Temp Special Ed SLC Para (JLE) 2026-27

Chehalis School District • Chehalis, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Chehalis School District is hiring a temporary, classroom-specific Special Educational SLC Paraprofessional at James W. Lintott Elementary School for the 2026–27 school year. The position is anticipated to be 6.5 hours per day, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. It is expected to end June 11, 2027, or on the last day of school, or sooner if student enrollment or program needs change. The role assists with student supervision and instruction under direct supervision, supports teachers and counselors by handling routine clerical tasks, and assists students as needed.

The position is subject to the Teamsters bargaining agreement. It includes prorated health benefits and sick leave, but not paid holidays, vacation, or personal leave. Eligible benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D insurance, flexible spending arrangements, dependent care assistance, and retirement plan membership.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation, and a high school diploma/transcript or recognized equivalent (GED), along with a college transcript or state-approved ParaPro assessment score report. Permanent in-district employees who are current members of the Teamsters bargaining group receive first consideration if they apply by 3 p.m. on November 5, 2026. Temporary education paraprofessionals employed during 2025–26 who are rehired for 2026–27 will become permanent employees upon rehire.

Requirements

• Prior job-related experience, paid or volunteer, working with school-age children.
• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet one of the following education or assessment criteria: qualifying score on a state-approved paraeducator assessment; associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; at least 72 quarter credits at the 100 level or higher; or at least 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher.
• Provide a copy of high school diploma and, if applicable, official college transcript upon hire.
• Skills to perform basic clerical functions and arithmetic calculations, operate standard office equipment and basic computer applications, and use English verbally and in writing with correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
• Ability to communicate effectively and solve problems.
• Knowledge of child development principles, instructional processes, and problem-solving methodology.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods; understand and carry out 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 instructional situations.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance and Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form are required.
• May be required to hold First Aid/CPR Certification and complete the Hepatitis B vaccine series.
• Significant physical abilities include reaching and handling, talking and hearing conversations, near and far visual acuity, and may include lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a classroom paraprofessional is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom work and homework under a teacher’s direction to support or reinforce classroom objectives.
• Administer first aid to provide emergency care.
• Assist students with physical tasks, including moving between rooms, eating, toileting, classroom participation, and emergency drills.
• Assist teachers and parents with implementing lesson plans and developing students’ daily living and behavioral skills.
• Maintain classroom equipment and student education files and records to help ensure a safe and appropriate learning environment.
• Monitor individual students and classroom activities to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Perform recordkeeping and basic clerical tasks, including correcting student work, scheduling, and copying, to support the teacher or program.
• Assist other personnel as needed in completing their work activities.
• Confer with teachers, parents, and appropriate community agency personnel to assist with evaluating student progress or implementing student objectives.
• Participate in meetings to share information or improve skills and knowledge.
• Complete work at assigned workstations and perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation and deal with people consistently in a courteous and professional manner.

Benefits

• Prorated health benefits.
• Sick leave.
• Eligible SEBB benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D insurance, flexible spending arrangements, and a Dependent Care Assistance Program.
• 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: High school or GED