Qualifications & Requirements

• High School diploma, or equivalent
• Cleared fingerprints from Washington State Patrol and the FBI on file with OSPI. To make a fingerprint appointment call the ESD at 665-2610. There is a $88.25 charge.
• Completed yearly online WSD safeschools training (upon getting on the sub list)
• Send SMDR forms to any school district or daycare/learning center you have work/subbed for. Blank SMDR forms can be found on the District website.
• After receiving supplemental paperwork in your email, complete all forms and return it to the District officeHelpful Information:

• Print or download the substitute reference guide from the WSD website.
• Familiarize yourself with the PBIS Discipline program. 
• Food Service substitutes will need a current food handlers card. Please attach a copy to your application or submit it with the supplemental paperwork.

Para Duties:

• Work with students and staff
• Redirect students when necessary to keep him/her on task
• Display professional behavior
• Maintain confidentiality
• Be willing to work in small groups  with students
• Perform various other duties including supervision and escorting students between classes when necessary.
• Ability to build immediate rapport with students of all ages
• Follow guidelines in the substitute reference guide
• Comply and follow District and building policies, procedures and practices

Bus Para Substitutes - current First Aid/CPR card required plus additional safety training (training supplied by District)

Substitute information can be found at:  

www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/substitute-information

Substitutes are employed at will. The District may deactivate a sub from the active sub list at any time, with or without cause or notice and can cancel or deny substitute assignments. A substitute can remove themselves from the active sub list with or without notice and can cancel or deny substitute assignments. No assignment, employee manual, reference guide, board policy, reasonable assurance, other document or oral communication shall be deemed to create an employment contract or to modify the at will relationship. No person other than the School Board has the authority to bind the District to an employment contract or an agreement to modify the at- will relationship.

An active listing on the sub list does not guarantee an assignment. If a reasonable amount of assignments are not worked within a 12 month period a substitute may be inactivated with or without notice.

BENEFITS -  This position does not qualify for health insurance or paid leave benefits. https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements