Life Skills Specialist – High Needs Paraeducator

Orting; Orting (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Orting School District is seeking a High Needs Paraeducator to support life skills classroom instruction under certificated staff supervision. The role involves direct student assistance, health-related tasks, and collaboration with staff and families.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, possible AA or 72 quarter credits, and First Aid/CPR. Training and PDA eligibility may apply for higher pay tiers and program support.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Qualifying score on the Education Testing Service paraeducator assessment or higher education credits.
• AA degree or 72 quarter credits / 48 semester credits at 100 level+ or completion of an apprenticeship registered with WA SC Apprenticeship Council.
• First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with toileting and related health tasks.
• Assist with feeding, including oral and tube feeding (not med administration).
• Suctioning and transferring non-ambulatory students.
• Provide support in group or 1:1 instructional settings and assist in program design and monitoring of student progress.
• Supervise students and assist in discipline, clerical duties, and attendance tasks.
• May serve as Parent Designated Adult (PDA) after district training, supporting eligible students.

Skills

Relate to students

Verbal & written communication

Instructional support

Teamwork

First Aid/CPR Certified

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AA degree or equivalent experience

72 quarter credits / 48 semester credits at 100 level+

Apprenticeship as paraeducator

Job description

Orting School District is seeking a High Needs Paraeducator to support life skills classroom instruction under certificated staff supervision. The role involves direct student assistance, health-related tasks, and collaboration with staff and families.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, possible AA or 72 quarter credits, and First Aid/CPR. Training and PDA eligibility may apply for higher pay tiers and program support.