What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Assistance Professional position at Northwest Educational Service District 189?
This is a leave replacement position, working January 23 - May 26, 2026.
8 hours per day, Monday - Friday, 104 days total.
Location: Mount Baker Middle School & Mount Baker High School
Are you driven to empower students and families? Consider joining the Northwest ESD’s team of Student Assistance Professionals.
As an SAP, you’ll conduct one-on-one student sessions, facilitate groups, and deliver classroom-based education. You’ll also provide training for school staff, advocate for evidence-based substance use prevention strategies, and spearhead school-wide awareness activities and community initiatives. Additionally, you’ll advise student-led prevention clubs, connect families with crucial community resources, and contribute to community coalitions.
Seize the chance to advance educational excellence and student support. Apply now to become part of our impactful team!
The NWESD aspires to be a racially and culturally inclusive staff that reflects the diversity of those we serve. We believe this strengthens our organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches staff engagement.
Qualifications
Full job description
Bachelor's degree required, with focus on Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Human Services or Public Health preferred. WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required. Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of liability insurance required.
Other Preferred Qualifications Include
8 hours per day, Monday - Friday, 104 days total.
Location: Mount Baker Middle School & Mount Baker High School
Are you driven to empower students and families? Consider joining the Northwest ESD’s team of Student Assistance Professionals.
As an SAP, you’ll conduct one-on-one student sessions, facilitate groups, and deliver classroom-based education. You’ll also provide training for school staff, advocate for evidence-based substance use prevention strategies, and spearhead school-wide awareness activities and community initiatives. Additionally, you’ll advise student-led prevention clubs, connect families with crucial community resources, and contribute to community coalitions.
Seize the chance to advance educational excellence and student support. Apply now to become part of our impactful team!
The NWESD aspires to be a racially and culturally inclusive staff that reflects the diversity of those we serve. We believe this strengthens our organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches staff engagement.
Qualifications
Full job description
Bachelor's degree required, with focus on Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Human Services or Public Health preferred. WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required. Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of liability insurance required.
Other Preferred Qualifications Include
- One year of experience working with youth in a school or community services setting.
- One year of experience working in the substance prevention and/or treatment field.
- Successful experience working and collaborating with community agencies.
- WA State Chemical Dependency Professional Certificate with experience working as a school-based substance abuse intervention specialist.
- WA ESA school counseling certificate, WA State licensed psychologist, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT and/or children’s mental health specialist as defined by RCW.