LMS SpEd Paraprofessional Long Term Sub

Job Posting # 86-25/26

Job Title: LMS Special Education Paraprofessional 6 1/2 hrs. Per Day

Temporary / Leave Replacement (This is a temporary assignment to cover an approved leave and does not constitute a vacancy or continuing position.)

Open: 04/06/2026

First File Review: 04/13/2026

Close: Open Until Filled

A Steady Presence for Students Each Day

At Lakeside Middle School, a Special Education Paraprofessional is part of the flow of each day. You work alongside a teacher, supporting students who need a bit more guidance to stay engaged and move through their classes. The needs shift depending on the student and the moment. Sometimes you’re helping with schoolwork. Other times you’re steadying a situation before it grows. The work is close to students and grounded in relationships. They learn who you are and begin to count on you being there.

You might sit beside a student to help them get started, notice when something feels off, or step in quietly so they can stay in the room and keep going. Progress does not always come quickly, but it shows up in small ways that matter. You are trusted to read those moments and respond in a way that keeps students connected to their learning and to the people around them. You’re not expected to figure it out alone. The team works together, and there is space to learn as you go.

Salary and Benefits

The hourly rate range for this position is $19.47 – $25.40. Initial placement is at Step 1 of the Nine Mile Classified Public Employees Association Collective Bargaining Agreement unless documented, verifiable experience is provided in accordance with the contract. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement and salary schedules are available on the Human Resources page at www.9mile.org.

Employees accrue up to twelve (12) sick leave days per year. Employees who work fewer than 12 months receive a prorated sick leave allocation (for example, a 10-month employee receives 10 days). Up to three (3) Annual Leave days are available each year, prorated by scheduled hours, and may be used for personal absence or accumulated for cash-out.

Employees anticipated to work 630 hours or more per year are eligible for benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Standard SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and long-term disability coverage.

Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months within a 12-month period are eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

Schedule & Location

• 6.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday
• 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• Follows the 2025–2026 school calendar
• Worksite: Lakeside Middle School

Nature and Scope of Job

Assist the Special Education/Life Skills teacher in meeting the individualized needs of our students qualified for special education services in special education and inclusionary settings. You will join a supportive Nine Mile community and school team to foster academic and social emotional growth for each student.

Position Reports To

James Ashlock – Principal
Michelle Mace – Director of Student Services

Classification: Special Education Paraprofessional

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Required Qualifications (Traits, Education, Experience, Training, physical requirements, etc.):

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet Washington State paraeducator standards through ONE of the following:
• • ETS ParaPro Assessment (455)
  • Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment (220)
  • Master Teacher Paraeducator Online Training Program (65 percent)
  • Associate of Arts degree
  • 72 quarter or 48 semester credits
  • Completion of a registered apprenticeship program
• Ability to maintain regular, consistent attendance.
• Competent in basic math, reading, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow ethical guidelines.
• Ability to respond appropriately to aggressive or disruptive behaviors after district-provided training.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform bending, kneeling, and mobility support.
• Ability to pass WSP/FBI fingerprint background check.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience and training in working with students who receive special education/remedial services in a public school environment.

Primary Job Functions:

• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning introduced by certificated staff, following the student’s IEP.
• Provide specially designed instruction in both general education and special education settings, including accommodations and modifications.
• Assist certificated staff in creating strategies based on each student's needs, interests, and abilities.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with and motivate students from diverse backgrounds.
• Inform certificated staff of student concerns or important information, including communication from families.
• Support use of assistive technology for communication and learning.
• Monitor student work, support curriculum-based assessments, and assist with makeup work.
• Transport and supervise students at vocational sites and during community outings.
• Implement positive behavior supports and behavior intervention plans.
• Provide support to guest teachers during staff absences.
• Assist with classroom organization, clerical tasks, and instructional preparation.
• Provide general supervision in classrooms, hallways, and school grounds.
• Maintain accurate, confidential student records and data.
• Support daily routines including snack time, toileting, and clothing assistance.
• Participate in school and district teams and professional development.
• Promote a safe working environment and follow district safety protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:

• Assistive technology (augmentative and alternative communication, speech-to-text, communication devices)

Environmental Demands:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds, kneeling and bending
• Climate-controlled indoor environment with or without air-conditioning
• Fluorescent/LED lighting
• May be required to supervise outdoors or outside of school grounds (field trips, community based instruction)
• Escort students to the lunchroom, library, recess, and or field trips
• Manage the activity level of school aged children
• May be required to sit and stand for several hours at a time

APPLICATION STEPS

Submit a complete application through RedRover.

Upon Hire:|
If an offer of employment is made, new employees must complete a background check for criminal history, including a fingerprint check by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful outcome of the criminal history background check and approval by the Nine Mile Falls School District Board of Directors.

In the Nine Mile Falls School District

… each student will succeed

… effective instruction is paramount

… quality leadership matters

… reflection improves our practice

… we are each other's best resource

… positive relationships are foundational to our success

We continue to act in a way that matches our beliefs.

For questions, please contact:
Kyle Stussi, Human Resources Specialist
(509) 340-4302

The Nine Mile Falls School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Jeff Baerwald
10110 W Charles Road
Nine Mile Falls WA
99026
509-340-4300
JBaerwald@9mile.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Michelle Mace
10110 W Charles Road
Nine Mile Falls WA 99026
509-340-4300
MMace@9mile.org