Substitute Health Technician/LPN (2026-27)

About the role

We are seeking Substitute Health Technicians and/or Licensed Practical Nurses to provide coverage in school health rooms for absent Health Technicians or LPNs.

Responsibilities

• Monitors students in a variety of settings such as the health room and classroom
• Assists with various health screenings (e.g., hearing, vision, height/weight)
• Assists with management of health room(s)
• Assists in the care, maintenance, and inventory of supplies and equipment for health rooms
• Models appropriate behavior for students
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, parents, and students
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality
• Complies with applicable District, State, and Federal rules, policies, and practices
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge to perform basic math and reading
• Skills to obtain, clarify, and exchange information
• Skills to gather, collect, and record data
• Ability to remain calm and focused under stressful conditions
• Ability to use job-related equipment and technology
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Working Environment

• Job duties involve sitting, standing, bending, stooping, walking, and lifting students
• Exposure to body fluids and infectious diseases
• May be exposed to high noise levels
• May be required to deal with distraught and potentially violent students
• Work is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment

Qualifications

For Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN): Must provide a valid State of Washington Practical Nurse License.

• Fingerprinting and background check to determine no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury, or neglect of a minor
• Must complete SafeSchools trainings and adhere to district infection control plan
• First Aid and CPR Certification (must provide a copy of the certification)

Pay

• 2026-2027 Substitute Rate for LPN/Health Technician: $34.48 per hour
• 2026-2027 Substitute Rate for Health Technicians (without LPN License): $23.99 per hour

Benefits

For on-call positions, eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours worked during the last two school years (September 1 through August 31). Some on-call positions may not be benefit-eligible.

Regular employees (non-on-call) anticipated to work 630 hours or more in a year are eligible for:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Option to participate in deferred compensation/403B plans
• Dependent care flexible spending/health savings accounts
• Additional life insurance and/or long-term disability coverage through employee contributions
• Sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and paid holidays (aligned with bargaining agreements)
• VEBA (Health Reimbursement Account) for out-of-pocket benefits costs

Benefits are administered through the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).