Substitute School Safety and Prevention Specialist - Pool Posting 2025-2026

Lake Washington School District; College Place (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Washington School District seeks a Substitute School Safety and Prevention Specialist to work on an on-call basis for the 2025-2026 to 2026-2027 period. The role patrols campuses under the Safety Manager and Crisis Manager, focusing on proactive, relationship-based prevention and student-centered strategies.

Responsibilities include supervising student areas, de-escalation, coordinating with administrators and safety partners, and contributing to safety audits while attending trainings and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with students and school safety preferred.
• Non-sponsor employer; LWSD policy.

Responsibilities

• Interact with students to support a safe, positive climate and provide supervision.
• Supervise hallways, parking lots, grounds, and adjacent areas; de-escalate situations.
• May cover after-hours school functions.
• Assist administrators with escorting, searches, and incident documentation.
• Coordinate safety efforts with administration, SRO, custodial staff, and agencies.

Skills

Adolescent development

De-escalation techniques

Safety practices

Professional communication

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Diversity & inclusion

Follow directions

Outdoor/indoor work

Public interaction

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute School Safety and Prevention Specialist -- Pool Posting 2025-2026 JobID: 10019

• Position Type: Substitute Staff (Non-Teaching)
• Date Posted: 8/10/2026
• Location: Risk and Safety Management

Substitute School Safety and Prevention Specialist work on an on-call basis during the school year to fill in for vacancies as needed. Work hours will vary based on the assignment.

Substitute hourly rate for2026-2027

• $33.03/hr

This is a non-benefited position. On call basis only.

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the School Safety and Crisis Manager and School Administrator, the School Safety and Prevention Specialist ("SSPS") patrols the school campus to ensure the safety and protection of students, staff, and property. They serve as a proactive team member focused on relationship based and student-centered preventative strategies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Interact and engage with students to help build a safe and positive school climate while providing supervision and positive behavior redirection
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for students and staff by supervising hallways, parking lots, grounds, and adjacent area and de-escalating situations
• May provide coverage at after-hours school functions
• Assist administrators in escorting, searching, and conducting incident investigations and submit required documentation as requested
• Participate in safety briefings and coordinate efforts with school administration, SRO, custodial services and other agencies as directed
• Assist administration with campus security systems as needed
• Attend meetings and trainings as required
• Participate in emergency response planning
• Provide assistance to other agencies as needed
• Assist with traffic and crosswalk control as needed
• Provide assistance to school and district administration in completing school safety audits
• Other duties as assigned by Building Administrator or School Safety and Crisis Manager

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of emotional development of adolescents and the impact on behavior
• Knowledge of methods to safely de-escalate and adapt to difficult situations
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
• Ability to perform job duties in a professional and respectful manner with good judgement.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Possess effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Ability to read, interpret and follow oral and written directions, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to work inside and outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and the general public in a professional manner

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent is required.

Proof of High School diploma or GED will be required in the form of original diploma or copy of Official Transcripts.

Please review LWSD Human Resources Employment Policies , which includes our non-discrimination policy. We are not able to sponsor employment at this time.

Lake Washington School District is committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment for all students and staff. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences who share our commitment to educational excellence and equity. We especially encourage applications from individuals who have been historically underrepresented in education.

LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE.