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Location : Vancouver, WA
Job Type: On-Call Substitute
Job Number: 202502781
Department: EARLY CARE & EDUCATION
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
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General Responsibilities
Reporting to the Early Care & Education (ECE) Leadership team member, the Classroom Specialist will work in a co-taught preschool setting alongside an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher and an ECEAP Lead Teacher. The Classroom Specialist is responsible for providing a safe and engaging educational setting for children whose ages range from three-five years in the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP). The Classroom Specialist will support classroom management and positive behavior supports to engage students with complex needs and intense behavioral challenges.
Salary:
The hourly compensation range for this position is $23.95 - $29.14. Our offers are made at the entry level of the range.
Effective 09/01/2026, the hourly compensation range will be $24.57 - $29.90. Offers are made at the beginning of the range.
Assignment:
We are recruiting for aSubstitute ECE Behavioral Health Center Classroom Specialist for our new program in Vancouver, WA that has been created to serve children ages 3-5 with intensive social, emotional, mental and behavioral supports and services. The Center hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. This is for the 26-27 School Year which starts August 17, 2026.
Successful candidates must:

• Be able to observe center activities with accuracy in order to effectively supervise child interactions and behaviors.
• Be able to effectively communicate verbally with coworkers, children, and families.
• Use sound judgment, self-control, emotional competence, and the ability to adjust cognitive patterns to meet the needs of children with diverse backgrounds, varying social-emotional skills, and behavioral challenges.

Regular attendance required: accepting and working full substitute assignments is an expectation of this position.
A complete application will include:

1. Work history going back 10 years
2. At least three professional reference's contact information
3. A Cover Letter expressing interest in the position
4. A Resume that reflects work experience listed on application
5. Evidence of an Associate's degree (unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma)

Essential Functions/Other Functions
Essential Functions:

1. Provide instruction under the direction of the classroom teachers including implementation ofcurriculum,postedlessonplans,andclassschedulesforthepreschoolclassroom.
2. Establishandmaintainpositivecommunicationusingcollaborativemethodstoproblemsolveandinteractwith families, children, and staff.
3. Assist in setting up the environment to ensure that the space is welcoming, developmentally appropriate and that materials are accessible to children.
4. Build on children's strengths and areas of interest, while helping them gain new skills with a focus on social emotional learning and self-regulation.
5. Implement trauma-informed practices and strategies.
6. Support and follow ECE guidance techniques as well as classroom routines including snacks/meals, bathroom supports, cleaning, transportation and indoor/outdoor activities.
7. Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries regarding the exchange of pertinent information.
8. Participate regularly in staff meetings, in-service trainings, coaching and other professional development opportunities.
9. Support and follow the direction of the teachers and supervisor.
10. Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Other Functions:

1. Work effectively with special education personnel, classroom teachers and program support staff.
2. Support the behavior needs of young children.
3. Work as a team to focus on quality, responsive caregiving.
4. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills
Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must meet one of the following educational requirements:
   a. Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education; or

b. Associate's degree with at least 20 quarter college credits in Early Childhood Education; or
c. Associate's degree and eligible and willing to obtain up to 20 ECE credits through an approved professional development plan within an established timeline.
2. Experience working with preschool age children.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

1. Experience working in an ECEAP or Head Start program.
2. Experience working with children with complex needs.
3. Bilingual.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

1. Work in a preschool environment with children with mental health challenges including internalizing and/or externalizing behaviors.
2. Job involves sitting, standing, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, grasping, bending, stooping, crouching, pushing, and/or pulling. Position involves physical mobility with or without reasonable accommodation to perform essential functions of the job.
3. Must be able to assist in physical behavioral interventions and/or facility evacuations in the event of an emergency.
4. Must possess the ability to lift and/or move materials necessary to meet requirements of essential functions of position, which includes exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects including the human body.

Employment Requirements:

1. Successful completion of a portable background check (PBC) and clearance through the Department of Children Youth and Families prior to working in program.
2. Obtain up to 20 ECE credits through an approved professional development plan, depending on Associate Degree type.
3. Successful completion of emergency procedure training prior to working in program.
4. Participation in Washington's State Training and Registry System (STARS) program required.
5. Valid pediatric and adult CPR certification prior to working in program.
6. Valid Food Handler's Card required prior to working in program.
7. Negative TB test completed within the previous twelve months prior to working in program.
8. Participation in Washington's State Training and Registry System (STARS) program required.
9. Documentation showing immunity to Measles, Mumps, & Rubella (MMR), either vaccination records or results of a Titer test prior to working in program.
10. Completion of HIV/Blood Borne Pathogens training prior to working in program.

Notice of Non-Discrimination
ESD 112 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. The following individuals have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

• Civil Rights compliance Officer: Melissa Kreuder, 360-952-3328,
• Title IX Compliance Officer: Wendy Niehaus, 360-952-3574,
• ADA/504 Compliance Officer: Jeffrey Niess, 360-952-3529,

The above information will be provided in the appropriate language for persons with limited English language skills by contacting the ESD at 360-750-7500.
We provide a professional yet family-friendly work environment. To that end, our benefits are designed to meet the individual needs of our employees and their families.Full-Time or Part-Time positions working at least 17.5 hours per week are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, we also offer a 25% discount on child care at ECE Child Care centers, tuition reimbursement, credit union membership, an employee assistance program, and much more!
Part-time positions working less than 17.5 hours per week or Temporary positions are not eligible for health benefits or paid leave. Eligibility for retirement is based on length of assignment.
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Must meet one of the following educational requirements:

• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education; or
• Associate's degree in related field with at least 20 quarter college credits in Early Childhood Education; or
• Associate's degree and eligible and willing to obtain up to 20 ECE credits through an approved professional development plan within an established timeline.
• None of the above

02
Do you have experience working with preschool age children?

• YES
• NO

03
In December 2019 a law passed that requires proof of MMR vaccine or immunity for employees working in child care programs (WAC 110-300-0120). To comply with the law, you must be able to provide one of the following upon hire:Option 1: Immunization records showing you have received the MMR vaccine; orOption 2: Proof of immunity to measles though documented lab evidence of antibody titer; orOption 3: A healthcare provider's attestation of your history of measles sufficient to provide immunity against measles; orOption 4: Written certification, signed by a Washington licensed-MD, ND, DO, ARNP, or PA, that the MMR vaccine is not advisable for you.Are you able to comply with WAC 110-300-0120 and provide one of the listed options?

• YES
• NO

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Have you ever been convicted of any crime? Please answer YES or NO.
Note: For the purpose of this question, "convicted" includes: (1) All instances in which a plea of guilty or no contest is the basis of a conviction and (2) All proceedings in which a sentence has been suspended or deferred. You need not list traffic infractions that are not misdemeanors or crimes.
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the following (If you answered NO, please enter N/A):
a. A detailed statement including what occurred, the nature of the offense, charge or warrant;
b. The name and address of the arresting agency;
c. The date of the arrest;
d. The final disposition, if any;
e. If a court was involved, the name and address of the court;
f. The complete arrest report and sentence and judgement; and
g. Attach a complete driving abstract for five years if the arrest was driving related. This can be done in the attachments portion of the application process.
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Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in Washington, or any other state, province, territory, and/or country? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.
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Are you presently under investigation in any jurisdiction for possible criminal charges? Please answer YES or NO. If your answer is YES, identify agency and location (street address, city, state), as well as a detailed explanation.
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Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows: Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020, Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named?

• Yes (It's true), I have NEVER been convicted
• No (It's not true), I HAVE BEEN convicted

09
Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.

• Yes
• No

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APPLICANT DECLARATION: Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic/phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources.
Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connec