LPN/Paraeducator (One-on-One)

Ortingschools; Orting (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Orting School District is seeking a licensed practical nurse to implement health care plans, provide direct and one-on-one care for students with chronic conditions, and support health screenings and documentation at Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School.

The role requires WA LPN licensure, CPR/First Aid, and the ability to collaborate with staff, families, and external health providers. Work hours reflect the school schedule with 7.5-hour days and bus-route duties.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of education required for LPN licensure in WA.
• Experience: None; experience in a school setting preferred.
• Substitutions: Any combination of experience or training meeting requirements.
• Licenses: Valid WA Practical Nurse License, CPR and First Aid Certification; may require safety training; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Implements health care plans.
• Provides direct care for students with chronic health issues and/or accommodation requirements.
• Provides one-on-one care for assigned students (tube feeding, suctioning, medication administration, catheters).
• May ride the school bus with the student(s).
• Collaborates with health care providers, parents, students, staff and outside agencies.
• Monitors students in settings such as school and buses; implements plans.
• Implements behavior management strategies; may include physical restraint.
• Administers tests under teacher supervision; assists with monitoring and scoring.
• Refers students for medical/dental treatment; reports incidents and injuries.
• Maintains health records and assists with health screenings and health room management.

Skills

Medical terminology

Medication administration

Calm under pressure

Oral & written communication

Data collection

Equipment & technology use

Teamwork & collaboration

Adaptability

Education

LPN licensure (Washington)

Job description

• Date Posted:
  8/12/2026
  


• Location:
  Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
  

PURPOSE

Implements health care plans and provides appropriate care and support for students with chronic conditions, who are ill, medically fragile and or injured under direction of assigned administrator(s) and licensed health care professional(s). Implements teacher's lesson plan in working with individuals and small groups of students. This position is distinguished from the Health Technician by the scope and breadth of medical care provided and the requirement for a valid State of Washington Practical Nurse License.

REQUIREMENTS

Must meet the following requirements to move forward in the screening process:

Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent; and

• (a) Have received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service paraeducator assessment; or


• (b) Hold an associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or


• (c) Have earned seventy-two quarter credits or forty-eight semester credits at the one hundred level or higher at an accredited college or university; or


• (d) Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeshipand Training Council.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implements health care plans


• Provides direct care for students with chronic health issues and/or accommodation requirements, i.e., diabetes, asthma, in accordance with Individual Health Plan and provider orders


• Provides one-on-one care for assigned students, i.e., tube feeding, deep suctioning, medication administration, catheterizations, in accordance with Individual Health Plan and provider orders


• Occasionally, may be required to ride the schoolbus with the student(s) to and from school.


• Collaborates with health care providers, parents, students, staff and outside ag encies regarding health care plans, treatment and compliance with legal requirements, etc.


• Monitors students in a variety of settings such as school, buses, field trips in order to provide appropriate care,


• Implements teacher's lesson plan in working with individuals and small groups of students.


• Implements behavior management strategies using the same emphasis and techniques as used by the teacher, may include physical restraint of students.


• Administers tests under teacher supervision following training; assists with monitoring and scoring the tests.


• Refers students, as appropriate, for further medical/dental treatment


• Reports incidents, accidents and injuries, i.e., suspected contagious diseases, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, etc., in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies


• Assists with review and maintenance of student health records


• Assists with various health screenings, i.e., hearing, vision, height/weight, etc.


• Assists with management of health room


• Performs duties using computers, assigned software and other equipment


• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, parents and students


• Maintains appropriate confidentiality


• Complies with applicable District, State and Federal rules, policies and practices


• May serve on multi-disciplinary and care teams


• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of medical terminology, implementation of medical treatment procedures and administration of medications


• Knowledge to perform basic math and reading


• Skills to obtain, clarify and exchange information


• Skills to gather/collect and record data


• Ability to remain calm and focused under stressful conditions


• Ability to use job related equipment and technology


• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and responsibilities


• Ability to Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a variety of diverse environments; and


• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of education required for LPN licensure in State of Washington

Experience: None, experience in a school setting preferred

Substitutions: Any combination of experience and/or training which provides the applicant with requisite knowledge, skills and ability to perform the work and that meets applicable federal and state requirements.

REQUIRED LICENSES/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid State of Washington Practical Nurse License (LPN), CPR and First Aid Certification. May be required to complete student safety training. May be required to complete student safety training. May be required to have a valid State of Washington Driver's License.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Criminal background clearance

Completion of required SafeSchools Trainings

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Assigned administrator. Job performance is evaluated by assigned administrator with input from school principal, certificated teacher, and/or licensed health care provider.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Work Year 180 days per year (plus paid holidays that fall within the work year calendar)

Hours 7.5 hours paid per day plus half-hour unpaid duty-free lunch. This position includes riding the bus in the AM/PM with assigned student.

Schedule 8:25 am – 4:25 pm (start and end times may be adjusted once the bus route is confirmed)

Salary 2026-27PSE Salary Schedule A ($34.31 – 36.98 DOE)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Job duties involve sitting, standing, bending, stooping, walking and lifting students. Exposed to body fluids and infectious disease. May be exposed to high noise levels. May be required to deal with distraught and potentially violent students. Work is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

MENTAL DEMANDS

Experiences frequent interruptions; required to meet inflexible deadlines; requires concentration to details; flexible work schedule m ay be required; may deal with distraught or difficult individuals.

BENEFITS

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours an employee is anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31).


• Employees anticipated to work630 hours or more in a year are eligible forthe following benefits:medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability and the employee assistance program.


• The district's healthcarebenefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB ).Benefit eligible employees also qualify to optionallyparticipate in deferred compensation/403B plans, dependent care flexible spending/health savingsaccounts, and additional life insurance and/or added long-term disability coverage through employee contributions.


• Sick leave, vacation, personal leave, and any paid holidays are aligned with bargaining agreements by association, as listed on our website.


• Other benefits include VEBA, whichis a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and serves as a way to contribute dollars on a pre-tax basis for out of pocket benefits costs, whether it be for medical, dental or vision premiums, or any other out of pocket medical expenses. This benefit is available, based on the outcome of annual voting of employees by group.

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills, or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. The District reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Orting School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, marital status, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination and their offices are located at 121 Whitesell St NE, Orting, WA 98360:

Civil Rights Compliance/Title IX/ADA Coordinator = Carrie Joy, Director of Human Resources 360-893-6500, ext. 4028 [e-mail]

Section 504 Coordinator = Dr. Jennifer Westover, Executive Director for Student Support Services 360-893-6500, ext. 4027 [e-mail]

Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint can be accessedhere .

Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education,Office for Civil Rights .