School Safety and Prevention Specialist

id='p9949_'>School Safety and Prevention Specialist JobID: 9949

Position Type:

School Support/School Safety and Prevention Specialist

Date Posted:

7/20/2026

Location:

District-Wide

Date Available:

08/26/2026

Closing Date:

07/31/2026

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DESCRIPTION:

183 day working calendar

Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm

Hours: 8.0

Location: TBD

Hourly Rate: $37.55 ( SC11SEIU25-26.pdf) position is eligible for membership in the Service Employees International Union No 925.

Additional information regarding Salary Schedules, Benefits, and Employee Group Agreements can be found here

This position is posted in accordance with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Collective Bargaining Agreement transfer process outlined in Section 15.9 The position will be posted internally for five (5) workdays. The internal posting will close on Friday, July 24th, 2026.

Interested employees must submit an Internal Application. To be eligible for transfer, employees must meet the posted qualifications and have been in their current position for at least six (6) months. Qualified applicants will be contacted directly.

If no internal candidates are selected for transfer, the position will be posted for one (1) week to consider both internal and external applicants.

PRIORITY APPLICATION DATE: THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED WITH FIRST CONSIDERATION GIVEN TO APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY July 31, 2026.

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Associate Director of School Safety 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school graduation or GED equivalent
• Two years of college course work in an applicable field preferred
• Two years of experience working with middle and/or high school age youth

LICENSE/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass a pre-employment physical
• Possession of a valid Washington State Driver's License and access to personal vehicle
• CPR, AED, and First Aid preferred

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Generally, the job requires 60% walking, 20% standing and 20% sitting. The job is performed in an indoor and outdoor environment and is subject to various temperature variations and adverse weather conditions in a generally hazard free environment, and in a clean atmosphere. The usual and customary methods of performing the functions of the job require the following physical demands:

• Occasionally reaching and handling
• Seldom to frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling
• Seldom stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling

All applicants must submit an online application https://www.applitrack.com/lakewashington/onlineapp/default.aspx

FINALISTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW

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.

Attachment(s):

• School Safety and Prevention Specialist.pdf