Chehalis-Temporary Special Education LPN​/Ed Para Specialist; Visions

This posting is for a Temporary Special Education Ed Para Specialist/LPN Paraprofessional position at the VISIONS transition program to support a student. The position is anticipated to be 6 hours per day from 7:45 am - 2:15 pm. Position ends June 11, 2026 or the last day of school or if changes to student enrollment occur.

In-District applicants, who are permanent employees and current members of the Teamsters bargaining group, should apply by 3 p.m., on October 20, 2026, and will receive first consideration. Rate of pay based on experience and the Teamsters salary schedule.

* 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.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• High School diploma/transcript or recognized equivalent (GED)
• Associate of Arts degree in Nursing
• LPN License

The Temporary Special Education Ed Para Specialist/LPN-Paraprofessional position, will assist (under direct supervision) in the supervision and instruction of students, provision of necessary medical care, relieving teachers/counselors of routine clerical tasks, and assisting students as needed.

• Ability to lift and support students as needed
• Adapts classroom work/homework under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom objectives
• Ability to work with other staff members and parents/guardians
• Assists in toileting, communication, motor, and self-help programs
• Administers first aid for the purpose of providing emergency care
• Administers medication under the orders of a licensed health care provider while following board policy and procedure
• Assists teachers and parents for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and/or developing students’ daily living and behavioral skills
• Confers with therapists, teachers, parents, other personnel, and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information
• Maintains classroom equipment, students’ files/records as pertains to education files/records for the purpose of ensuring a safe and appropriate learning environment
• Monitors individual students, classroom activities, for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
• Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students’ progress and/or implementing students’ objectives
• Participates in various meetings for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving one's skills/knowledge
• Performs record keeping and basic clerical functions, correcting student work, scheduling, copying etc. for the purpose of supporting the teacher or program
• Performs the essentials of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Completes work at assigned workstations
• Consistently deals with people in a courteous and professional manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

• AA degree in Nursing required; LPN licensure
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint clearance
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Prior job related experience, paid or volunteer, with school age children
• Experience and/or training with special needs students preferred

• Skills to apply assessment techniques and treatment modalities under direct supervision, communicates effectively with students, staff, and parents
• Skills to perform basic computer functions, including the use of basic computer applications, use English in both written and verbal form, use correct…