Duties will vary based upon the assignment, and may include, but not be limited to: supporting and assisting students in various school settings including the classroom, playground and cafeteria.
Terms of Employment: These positions are filled on an as-needed basis during the school year. The hours/days will vary depending upon the assignment.
- Depending upon the assignment, substitutes may be required to meet the highly qualified para educator requirement of proof of high school graduation, an Associate's Degree or the equivalent (48 semester/72 quarter hours) from an accredited college or university OR a passing score of 455 on the ParaPro Assessment
- Depending upon the assignment, the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. may be required
- The successful candidate for these positions must be fingerprinted at their own expense. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check and clearance by Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Salary Range: Pay is based on the substitute's job classification during the assignment ($18.18-$20.92 per hour)
Benefits: Eligible employees may accrue sick leave at the rate of one (1) hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked under Washington State Law. Upon working 630 hours in a school year, eligible employees and their qualified dependents may be eligible for insurance benefits through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) which includes, medical, dental, and vision. Employer-paid long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance are available for the employee only. Optional benefits under SEBB include, supplemental life, employee paid long-term disability, FSA and DCAP.
La Center School District No. 101
725 Highland Road PO Box 1840
La Center, WA 98629
La Center School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, 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:
Civil Rights Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator
Matt Johnson
Address: 725 NE Highland Road, La Center, WA 98629
Telephone Number: 360-263-1700
Email: [email protected]
Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Jami Phelps
Address: PO Box 1840 La Center, WA 98629
Telephone Number: 360-263-2131
Email: [email protected]
Title IX Coordinator
Matt Cooke
Address: 725 NE Highland Road, La Center, WA 98629
Telephone Number: 360-263-1700
Email: [email protected] 