Life Skills Paraeducator: Student Support & Instruction

Ortingschools; Orting (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Orting School District invites applications for a High Needs Life Skills Program Paraeducator at Orting High School. Work under certificated staff to provide instructional support in a life skills classroom, assisting students with daily activities and health plans as outlined by PDA training.

The position runs 189 days per year, 3.5 hours daily (9:30 am–1:00 pm), with base salary steps 2026-27 on the PSE Salary Schedule A. Experience with students in a school setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Qualifying score on paraeducator assessment, or AA degree or higher, or 72 quarter credits/48 semester credits at 100 level or higher, or apprenticeship registered with WA Apprenticeship & Training Council.
• First Aid/CPR certification encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with toileting and related care as required.
• Support feeding and diabetic health plan management per PDA training.
• Transfer non-ambulatory students and assist with mobility.
• Support instructional staff and lead small-group activities.

Skills

Relate to students

Verbal communication

Written communication

First Aid/CPR

Education

High School diploma

AA degree preferred

Job description

Orting School District invites applications for a High Needs Life Skills Program Paraeducator at Orting High School. Work under certificated staff to provide instructional support in a life skills classroom, assisting students with daily activities and health plans as outlined by PDA training.

The position runs 189 days per year, 3.5 hours daily (9:30 am–1:00 pm), with base salary steps 2026-27 on the PSE Salary Schedule A. Experience with students in a school setting is preferred.