Student Assistance Professional - Sultan

Student Assistance Professional - Sultan

By Jennifer Boone|June 5th, 2026|

Location

Sultan School District

514 4th Street

'Sultan, WA 98294

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Position Summary

Are you driven to empower students and families? Consider joining the Northwest ESD's team of Student Assistance Professionals.

As an SAP, you'll conduct one-on-one student sessions, facilitate groups, and deliver classroom-based education. You'll also provide training for school staff, advocate for evidence-based substance use prevention strategies, and spearhead school-wide awareness activities and community initiatives. Additionally, you'll advise student-led prevention clubs, connect families with crucial community resources, and contribute to community coalitions.

Seize the chance to advance educational excellence and student support. Apply now to become part of our impactful team!

The NWESD aspires to be a racially and culturally inclusive staff that reflects the diversity of those we serve. We believe this strengthens our organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches staff engagement.

Full Job Description

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required, with focus on Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Education, Human Services or Public Health preferred. WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required.

Other preferred qualifications include:

• One year of experience working with youth in a school or community services setting.
• One year of experience working in the substance prevention and/or treatment field.
• Successful experience working and collaborating with community agencies.
• WA State Chemical Dependency Professional Certificate with experience working as a school-based substance abuse intervention specialist.
• WA ESA school counseling certificate, WA State licensed psychologist, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT and/or children's mental health specialist as defined by RCW.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted which provides the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Employment Conditions and Benefits

8 hours per day, Monday-Friday, 180 days total. The position starts September 1 for the 2026-27 school year.

Location: Sultan Middle School/High School

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Work is performed approximately 90% in an office/school environment and approximately 10% traveling within assigned geographic areas of the NWESD region to complete essential functions and position requirements. Evenings and some weekends are required. Lifts and carries a maximum of 30 pounds. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.

Hazards: Those present in a normal office environment. Routine travel may pose potential hazards including traveling in inclement weather.

Benefits Include:

Medical Insurance; Dental and Vision insurance with 100% paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents; Annual Paid Leave - (12) Sick days, (1) Floating Holiday, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave; Tuition Reimbursement, Long Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance $35k (w/voluntary additional coverage), WA State Dept. of Retirement Systems Membership - Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) or Schools Employees' Retirement System (SERS), Deferred Compensation Program offering 457 deferred savings plan, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, Voluntary Employees' Benefits Association (VEBA) participation, Employee Assistance Program, professional development opportunities

Salary Range

$55,065.60-$62,006.40

How to Apply

Submit a complete application at nwesd.org/jobs. Applications for this position must include:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Copies of Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)
• Other documents may be included at your discretion.

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