What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Assistance Professional (Leave Replacement) position at Northwest Educational Service District 189?
By Jessica Guzik|November 13th, 2025|
Location
Mount Baker Junior High School
5100 Mitchell Road, Deming, WA 98244
Mount Baker Senior High School
4936 Deming Rd, Deming, WA 98244
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Position Summary
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
Employment Conditions and Benefits
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
Benefits Include
Hazards: Those present in a normal office environment. Routine travel may pose potential hazards including driving in inclement weather.
Salary Range
$31,058.56 - $34,977.28
How to Apply
Submit a complete application at nwesd.org/jobs. Applications for this position must include:
Location
Mount Baker Junior High School
5100 Mitchell Road, Deming, WA 98244
Mount Baker Senior High School
4936 Deming Rd, Deming, WA 98244
Google Map
Position Summary
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.
Employment Conditions and Benefits
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
Benefits Include
- Medical Insurance
- Dental and Vision insurance with 100% paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents
- Annual Paid Leave - (12) Sick days, (1) Floating Holiday, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Long Term Disability
- Basic Life Insurance $35k (w/voluntary additional coverage)
- WA State Dept. of Retirement Systems Membership - Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) or Schools Employees' Retirement System (SERS)
- Deferred Compensation Program offering 457 deferred savings plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
- Voluntary Employees' Benefits Association (VEBA) participation
- Employee Assistance Program, professional development opportunities
Hazards: Those present in a normal office environment. Routine travel may pose potential hazards including driving in inclement weather.
Salary Range
$31,058.56 - $34,977.28
How to Apply
Submit a complete application at nwesd.org/jobs. Applications for this position must include:
- Letter of Interest
- Resume
- Copies of Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)
- Other documents may be included at your discretion.
Salary : $31,059 - $34,977
