School LPN
Lacey, Washington
Chinook Middle School

Job Opportunity: LVN / LPN - Travel/Contract

Location: Lacey, Washington
Contract Length: 20 weeks (interpreted from 20)
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8-hour days (40 billable hours/week)
Start Date: ASAP through 6/17/2026

Job Description

• 1:1 LVN to support a special needs student with academics in the classroom.
• Will accompany and ride the bus to and from school with the student.
• Transportation is required (candidate must have their own).
• Candidates should be local to the area.

Requirements

• Valid Washington LPN License (ESA certification is not required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC) required.
• Must meet educational requirements for paraprofessionals:

  • High school diploma or equivalent AND one of the following:

    • Qualifying score on an approved paraeducator assessment,
    • Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution, or
    • Completion of 72 quarter or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Fingerprinting through Washington OSPI is required (candidate responsible for completing).
• Background checks required, including:

  • Criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually, covering last 7 years of locations lived/worked/schooled.
  • WA State Patrol Search (WSP/WATCH) within 12 months of start.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• NURSYS verification required for LPN/LVN licenses.
• Educational Services - Mandatory Reporter training required (must be updated annually).
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required (annual update).
• Various state and facility-specific forms and attestations required annually (e.g., Responsible Use, Access Request).

Certifications & Verifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• State License verification required (Washington LPN license).
• NURSYS verification required.
• Educational Services State Teaching Certificate and Credential verifications may be required depending on assignment specifics.
• Tech Certification verification as applicable.
• Drug testing is not required unless specifically requested by the client.
• Flu vaccination/documentation is not required unless requested by the client.

Experience

• Years of specialty experience not explicitly stated; assume minimum LVN/LPN licensure and competency.
• No prior travel experience required or mentioned.

Additional Notes

• Physical exam, TB testing, and immunizations (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella) are not required by default but may be requested by the client.
• Candidate must be able to complete all required documentation and background checks prior to start.
• Candidate must be local and have reliable transportation.

This position is ideal for an LVN/LPN interested in a travel contract supporting special needs students in a school setting within Washington state.