SALARY LEVEL: Substrate $170.00 per day/or $24.29 hourly rate 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director of Operations

JOB SUMMARY: 

A Whatcom Intergenerational High School (WIHS) substitute teacher will provide coverage for a WIHS teacher who is absent. They will provide instruction and create a nurturing classroom environment with clear expectations. A substitute teacher will support the First Peoples Principles of Learning in their teaching and conduct with students and colleagues. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

● Valid Washington State Teaching License or valid Substitute Certificate

● Demonstrated ability to connect with students, staff and community members in a mutually respectful, supportive and accessible manner. 

● Ability to develop, modify, adjust curriculum to meet the individual needs of students.

● Willingness to benefit from building supervision, evaluation programs and professional development. 

● Use school adopted curriculum and assessments. 

● Possess strong student management capabilities. 

● Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal form. 

● Ability to process information to make sound judgments and decisions. 

● Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of staff and stakeholders. 

● Such alternatives to the above qualification as the Director of Education or designee may find appropriate and acceptable.

Join Our Team!

Combined Janitor & Cafeteria Staff

Whatcom Intergenerational High School (WIHS)

Bellingham, Washington | Bellis Fair Mall Campus

Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Start Date: September 1, 2026 (with several paid orientation and training days prior to the start date)
Compensation: $22.57 per hour

About Whatcom Intergenerational High School

Whatcom Intergenerational High School (WIHS) is a small public charter high school located in the Bellis Fair Mall in Bellingham, Washington. We proudly serve approximately 115 students in a relationship-centered learning environment that values respect, belonging, and community.

Our campus includes:

·       Six classrooms

·       Two student/staff restrooms

·       A small cafeteria kitchen

·       A small commons/cafeteria

·       Office and shared spaces

As a small school, every team member contributes to creating a safe, welcoming, clean, and supportive environment where students can thrive.

Position Summary

WIHS is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and caring individual to fill a combined Janitor & Cafeteria Staff position. This full-time role is responsible for maintaining a clean, healthy, and organized school environment while preparing and serving breakfast and lunch to approximately 115 students each school day.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys staying active, takes pride in their work, enjoys serving others, and understands the importance of maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and professionalism.

Cafeteria Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

·       Prepare, heat, and serve daily breakfast and lunch for approximately 115 students

·       Set up and close down breakfast and lunch service each day

·       Receive, inspect, organize, and properly put away food deliveries

·       Maintain accurate food inventory and notify administration when supplies need replenishing

·       Prepare field trip meals as needed

·       Wash dishes, utensils, cookware, serving equipment, and kitchen tools

·       Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, food preparation areas, serving areas, and dining spaces

·       Follow standardized food preparation and serving procedures

·       Maintain proper food temperatures and storage practices

·       Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal food safety and sanitation regulations

·       Help maintain an organized, clean, efficient, and welcoming kitchen

Janitorial Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

·       Clean, disinfect, and sanitize classrooms, offices, commons areas, hallways, and shared spaces

·       Clean and disinfect student and staff restrooms daily

·       Sweep, vacuum, mop, and polish floors throughout the school

·       Wipe and sanitize desks, tables, counters, doors, light switches, and other high-touch surfaces

·       Organize shared spaces and help maintain an orderly learning environment

·       Empty garbage and recycling throughout the building

·       Replace liners and dispose of waste properly

·       Restock paper towels, toilet paper, facial tissue, soap, and other restroom and custodial supplies

·       Clean windows, glass, mirrors, and entryways

·       Perform routine and seasonal deep-cleaning projects

·       Monitor cleaning supply inventory and notify administration when supplies need to be ordered

·       Safely use and maintain janitorial equipment and cleaning chemicals

·       Report maintenance concerns, safety hazards, or facility issues promptly

·       Help maintain a safe, clean, healthy, and welcoming environment for students, staff, families, and visitors

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will:

·       Love working around high school students and contribute positively to our school culture

·       Be patient, dependable, kind, and detail-oriented

·       Communicate professionally and respectfully with students, families, staff, and visitors

·       Take pride in maintaining an exceptionally clean, organized, and welcoming school

·       Demonstrate excellent personal hygiene and professionalism

·       Be comfortable standing and walking for most of the workday

·       Safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds

·       Work independently while also collaborating effectively with the school team

·       Follow all food safety, sanitation, and janitorial safety procedures

·       Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

·       Be reliable, punctual, and organized

Required Qualifications

Prior to employment, candidates must provide:

·       Washington State Food Worker (Food Handler) Permit

·       Proof of a negative Tuberculosis (TB) skin test or chest X-ray completed within the required timeframe

·       Successful completion of all required background checks

·       Eligibility to work in the United States

Additional Responsibilities

As with all positions in a small school, team members may occasionally be asked to assist with other duties as assigned, provided those duties are reasonable, respectful, and aligned with the mission and daily operations of the school.

Compensation & Benefits

·       Full-Time (40 hours per week)

·       $22.57 per hour

·       Paid orientation and training prior to the September 1 start date

·       Opportunity to work in a supportive, student-centered school community where every staff member makes a difference

Join Our Team!

If you enjoy serving others, take pride in your work, value cleanliness and organization, and want to make a meaningful impact on students every day, we encourage you to apply.

Whatcom Intergenerational High School (WIHS)
Located in the Bellis Fair Mall

Student Support Paraeducator – 0.5 FTE

Whatcom Intergenerational High School (WIHS)
Pay Rate: $23.00–$26.00 per hour

Whatcom Intergenerational High School is seeking a compassionate, professional, and student-centered 0.5 FTE Student Support Paraeducator to join our school community. The ideal candidate enjoys working with teenagers, builds strong relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries, and is committed to helping every student feel valued, capable, and supported.

Qualifications & Characteristics

• Works well with teens and demonstrates patience, empathy, and professionalism.

• High school diploma required; college coursework or a college degree preferred.

• Prepared and able to support students in mastering high school ELA, mathematics, and social studies standards.

• Builds strong, positive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

• Celebrates and honors racial and cultural diversity, neurodiversity, diverse gender identities, and LGBTQ+ identities and experiences.

• Is an active listener who seeks to understand students before responding.

• Values collaboration and is willing to co-create group goals, strategies, and solutions with students and staff.

• Is not afraid to ask clarifying questions and seeks support when expectations or situations are unclear.

• Remains calm, flexible, and professional in a fast-paced school environment that requires moving frequently from class to class, subject to subject, and student to student.

Primary Duties

• Push into academic classes to provide additional support to students receiving special education services.

• Help students understand and access academic assignments, concepts, and classroom expectations.

• Support students in navigating social situations, problem-solving, and developing appropriate strategies for success.

• Record and co-monitor student academic, behavioral, and social data in collaboration with the instructional and special education teams.

• Communicate observations and relevant student information with teachers and support staff.

• Supervise and support students during lunch, field trips, and school events.

• Help create an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming school environment where all students can participate and succeed.

• Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, administrators, and students to identify barriers to learning and develop practical strategies for success.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is calm, curious, flexible, relational, and dependable. They understand that supporting teenagers requires both compassion and consistency. They are comfortable adapting throughout the day, asking questions when needed, and working collaboratively with students and staff. Most importantly, they believe that students bring valuable identities, experiences, strengths, and perspectives to the school community and are committed to helping each student thrive.

Position Details

• Position: Student Support Paraeducator

• FTE: 0.5 FTE (Half-Time)

• Pay: $23.00–$26.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

• Location: Whatcom Intergenerational High School