Job Openings

Skamania School District 2 is seeking an applicant to fill a Paraeducator and/or School Bus Driver position for the 2022-23 school year. Please indicate if you are interested in the Paraeducator (4hrs), School Bus Driver (4hrs), or both (8hrs).

Additional information is available online at www.skamaniaschooldistrict.org, or contact the Human Resources department directly at 509-427-8239. Apply Now >

School Bus Driver

• Starting at $21.24 per hour
• 4 hours per day as a bus driver
• Paid training
• Health Insurance/Benefits

Paraeducator

• $17.39 per hour
• 4 hours per day as a paraeducator
• Health Insurance/Benefits

Essential Functions/Other Functions:

Essential Functions:

Paraeducator

1. Assist classroom teacher with classroom management; assist in preparing lessons; duplicate, organize, distribute, and file learning material; assist teacher in preparing student progress reports.
2. Tutor students individually or in small groups on a variety of subjects, as assigned; compile, review, and record student assignments and progress.
3. Monitor student behavior in the classroom, lunchroom, during detention, and/or at recess; discipline students according to procedures; monitor students entering or leaving the building, between classes, and/or boarding buses.
4. Provide school office and health room assistance, as assigned; answer telephone and take messages, file, duplicate materials, sort mail, type bulletins or other documents; provide basic first aid in the absence of the school health room personnel.
5. Administer district tests, record student scores, and report results.
6. May pull students from classroom to tutor in assigned subjects for brief periods as assigned; may move between classrooms throughout the day to tutor various small groups of students for brief periods as assigned.
7. Work or volunteer experience with preschool-8th grade children.
8. Other duties as assigned.Attend building staff meetings; provide information regarding students; attend program meetings and workshops.

School Bus Driver

1. Operate a school bus in accordance with the State of Washington laws and policies enforced by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
2. Maintain accurate and legible records of daily bus logs and other required documents.
3. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative communication with students, parents, school staff, peers, and supervisor.
4. Supervise and maintain control of students.
5. Participate in staff meetings, inservice programs, workshops and seminars.
6. Drive the school bus on scheduled routes and/or all trips and approved activities, both within and outside district boundaries.
   Inspect, clean, and request maintenance service for the school bus and related equipment as required by Skamania School District Policy.
7. Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver.
8. Read and interpret maps and street guides.

Other Functions:

1. Other Duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

Paraeducator

1. High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
2. Must meet one of the following educational requirements:
3. Associate’s Degree; OR
4. 48 sem./72 quarter credits from an accredited college or university; OR
5. Passing score of 461 on the ParaPro Assessment.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

1. Regular attendance during work hours.
2. Operate school bus under a variety of road conditions.

Employment Requirements – SSD job offer is contingent upon satisfying the following:

1. Proof of COVID-19 vaccine or approved religious or medical exemption.
2. Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through WSP and FBI.
   Within three years of employment, must meet Washington State Core Competencies for paraeducators as defined in WAC 392-172A-02090 (f).
3. Possess and maintain a valid driver license and a valid state class ‘C’ commercial driver’s license, with passenger and school bus endorsement and air brake restriction removed, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
4. Possess current Washington State school bus driver authorization (WAC 392-144-101).

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• On-call, as needed work to drive AM and PM routes (approximately 3-4 hours per day)
• Starting at $18.93 per hour
• Paid training

Essential Functions:

1. Operate a school bus in accordance with the State of Washington laws and policies enforced by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
2. Maintain accurate and legible records of daily bus logs and other required documents.
3. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative communication with students, parents, school staff, peers, and supervisor.
4. Supervise and maintain control of students.
5. Participate in staff meetings, inservice programs, workshops and seminars.
6. Drive the school bus on scheduled routes and/or all trips and approved activities, both within and outside district boundaries.
7. Inspect, clean, and request maintenance service for the school bus and related equipment as required by Skamania School District policy.
8. Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver.
9. Read and interpret maps and street guides.

Other Functions:

1. Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

1. One year experience in transporting students.
2. Authorized Washington State school bus driver.
3. Work or volunteer experience with preschool-8th grade children.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

1. Operate school bus under a variety of road conditions.
2. Regular attendance during on-call, as needed work hours.

Employment Requirements – SSD job offer is contingent upon satisfying the following:

1. Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through WSP and FBI.
2. High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
3. Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a valid state class ‘C’ commercial driver’s license, with passenger and school bus endorsement and air brake restriction removed, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
4. Possess current Washington state school bus driver authorization (WAC 392-144-101).

• On-call, as needed work as substitute Kitchen Assistant up to 2 hours per school day
• Starting at $15.16 per hour
• Paid training

Essential Functions:

1. Possess and maintain a valid Food and Beverage Handlers permit.
2. Perform general cleaning and sanitation duties; operate dish-washing equipment; wipe down tables and service areas; stack and store kitchen equipment; clean sink, drain board and food preparation areas.
3. Assists in routine food preparation activities, such as cutting and washing fruits and vegetables.
4. Serve food items to students and staff as assigned.
5. Maintain a neat and clean work environment; clean and store equipment and tools when the job has been completed.
6. Follow good safety and sanitation procedures.

Other Functions:

1. Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

1. Previous work experience in food service.
2. Work or volunteer experience with preschool-8th grade children.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to consistently move up to 20 pounds using proper safety precautions.
2. Regular attendance during on-call, as needed work hours.

Employment Requirements – SSD job offer is contingent upon satisfying the following:

1. Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through WSP and FBI.
2. High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

• On-call, as needed work to assist in classrooms
• Starting at $15.16 per hour
• Paid training

Essential Functions:

1. Assist classroom teacher with classroom management; assist in preparing lessons; duplicate, organize, distribute, and file learning material; assist teacher in preparing student progress reports.
2. Tutor students individually or in small groups on a variety of subjects, as assigned; compile, review, and record student assignments and progress.
3. Monitor student behavior in the classroom, lunchroom, during detention, and/or at recess; discipline students according to procedures; monitor students entering or leaving the building, between classes, and/or boarding buses.
4. Provide school office assistance, as assigned; answer telephone and take messages, file, duplicate materials, sort mail, type bulletins or other documents; provide basic first aid in the absence of the school health room personnel.
5. Administer district tests, record student scores, and report results.
6. May pull students from classroom to tutor in assigned subjects for brief periods as assigned; may move between classrooms throughout the day to tutor various small groups of students for brief periods as assigned.
7. Attend building staff meetings; provide information regarding students; attend program meetings and workshops.

Other Functions:

1. Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

1. Work or volunteer experience with preschool-8th grade children.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

1. Regular attendance during on-call, as needed work hours.

Employment Requirements – SSD job offer is contingent upon satisfying the following:

1. Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through WSP and FBI.
2. High school diploma or equivalent (GED).