Lunchroom Aide / Para Part Time - NMFE

Sylvania; Nine Mile Falls (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Nine Mile Falls School District is seeking a Part-Time Lunchroom/Recess Aide and Paraprofessional for NMFE. The role supports recess supervision, lunchtime activities, and learning time in preschool and partnership programs, ensuring student safety and engagement.

The position is small-hours with meaningful impact, requiring flexibility, patience, and the ability to work with teachers and administrators to keep students safe and focused throughout the day.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required or an approved paraprofessional eligibility path.
• Background checks (WSP/FBI) required.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during recess and lunch periods.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, clean environment.
• Support teachers in classrooms and school activities.
• Respond to student behavior; correct disruptions appropriately.

Skills

Student supervision

Physical ability

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Paraprofessional eligibility options

Tools

Computer

Job description

Nine Mile Falls School District

Job Posting # 62-26/27

Job Title

Part-Time Lunchroom/Recess Aide and Paraprofessional - NMFE ( Lunchroom/Recess Aide, 2 hours/Five Days Per Week) Paraprofessional, 1 hour/Two days a week)

Open: September 4, 2026

First File Review: September 11, 2026

Closed: Open Until Filled

Recess, Routines, and Really Important Little Moments

Elementary school has a lot of moving parts, and some of them move very fast. This role helps keep students safe during recess, supports learning time in both our ECEAP preschool program and the Family Partnership Program, and gives kids another dependable person in their day. You are there for the moments that do not always fit neatly into a lesson plan but still matter.

You might help settle a debate over who was “actually first,” remind someone that playground equipment is not a launch pad, or spot the student who needs a little help joining in. Some days are loud. Some moments are muddy. The work is still meaningful. Students learn a lot from the people who notice them, redirect them kindly, and help them feel like school is a place where they can try again.

This is a small-hours position with a big place in the school day. It is practical work, student-support work, and sometimes “let’s make a better choice” work. It helps students stay safe, connected, and ready for what comes next.

Terms of Employment and Salary

The hourly rate range for this position is Min. $18.23 – Max. $24.87. Salary placement will be at Step 1 of the Nine Mile Classified Public Employees Association Collective Bargaining Agreement unless documentation of experience is received per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Collective Bargaining Agreement and Salary Schedules can be found on the For Employees page of the Nine Mile Falls School District website at 9mile.org. Nine Mile Falls policies and Procedures can be accessed online at 9mile.org under the Our District page.

Each employee shall accumulate up to twelve (12) days of sick leave per year. An employee employed less than a full work year shall be entitled to a proportionate part of the sick leave allowance. (Example: An employee working 10 months will receive 10 days of sick leave.) A maximum of three (3) Annual Leave days is provided for all employees based on the employee's scheduled employment hours per day to be used for an absence during work hours, or to be accumulated for the purpose of cash out, as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Employees anticipated to work 630 hours or more per year will be eligible for Benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Standard benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least 5 months over a 12-month period are eligible for Retirement through the Washington State Department of Retirement Services.

Schedule

• 11:30 - 1:30 = Recess/Lunch Supervisor (Monday - Friday)
• 1:30 - 2:30 = Paraprofessional (Tuesday and Wednesday)
• Follows the 2026-2027 school calendar

Work Location

Nine Mile Falls Elementary

Nature and Scope of Job

Supervise students on the playground during recess and at lunchtime. Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment for all students. Help supervise students in a classroom setting as well as assist teacher(s) in maintaining classroom activities and environment so that students may learn effectively.

Position Reports To

Alexis Padgham, Principal

Classification

Aide/Paraprofessional

Primary Job Functions

• Monitor students during the duration of the recess/lunch period.
• Address inappropriate student behavior.
• Provide assistance in a variety of tasks to administration, certificated staff, and students.
• Provide general supervision of student(s) in the building and on grounds as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent,
• Documentation of a passing grade on;
• • ETS Parapro Assessment (455); or
  • Pearson Paraprofessional Assessment (220) (Available in December 2023) or:
  • The Master Teacher Ins. Paraeducator Online Training Program (65%); or
  • Unofficial Transcript of an Associate of Arts degree; or
  • Have earned seventy-two quarter credits or forty-eight semester credits at an institution of higher education (provide unofficial transcripts) or
  • Completed a registered apprenticeship program.
• WSP/FBI Clearance
• Demonstrated aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to work and communicate successfully with students, SLP, teachers, parents and administrators.
• Physically capable of lifting students (50 pounds), kneeling, bending, extended floor sitting, and rapid transitions.
• Ability to respond appropriately and rapidly to aggressive and disruptive behaviors.
• Competent in basic math, reading and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience and training in working with preschool and elementary-aged students.

Equipment Used

• Playground Equipment
• Computer
• Communication devices, various technologies

Environmental Demands

• Ability to lift 50 pounds, kneeling, and bending
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions
• Climate-controlled indoor environment with or without air-conditioning
• Fluorescent/LED lighting
• May be required to supervise outdoors or outside of school grounds (field trips)
• Escort students to the lunchroom, library, recess, and or field trips
• Manage the activity level of school aged children
• May be required to sit and stand for several hours at a time

Upon Hire

If an offer of employment is made, new employees must complete a background check for criminal history, including a fingerprint check by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful outcome of the criminal history background check and approval by the Nine Mile Falls School District Board of Directors.

In the Nine Mile Falls School District

… each student will succeed

… effective instruction is paramount

… quality leadership matters

… reflection improves our practice

… we are each other's best resource

… positive relationships are foundational to our success

We continue to act in a way that matches our beliefs.

For questions, please contact:

Kyle Stussi, Human Resources Specialist

[phone]

The Nine Mile Falls School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, 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:

Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator

Jeff Baerwald

10110 W Charles Road

Nine Mile Falls WA

99026

509-340-4300

[e-mail]

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Michelle Mace

10110 W Charles Road

Nine Mile Falls WA 99026

509-340-4300

[e-mail]