One-on-One Life Skills Paraeducator: Impactful Support

Ortingschools; Orting (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance

VEBA/HRA

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ortingschools seeks a High Needs Paraeducator for one-on-one Life Skills support at Orting Elementary School. The role requires interacting with students, staff, and parents, and delivering instructional assistance under district guidelines.

The position offers 189 workdays per year, 6.5 hours daily with a half-hour unpaid lunch, and salary steps per the PSE schedule. Certification and coursework may influence pay rates.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• AA degree or higher or 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits or apprenticeship in paraeducator program.
• Strong ability to relate to students, staff and parents.
• Proficient verbal and written communication.
• Ability to use appropriate strategies for instructional support.
• Meet Work Skills Assessments in reading, writing, math and technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with toileting including catheterization.
• Provide feeding support (oral and tube feeding) as required.
• Transfer non-ambulatory students.
• Follow aversive therapy plan for physical restraint as specified.
• Work with students individually or in small groups across subjects.
• Assist staff in designing, implementing and evaluating instructional programs and student progress.
• Support staff with supervision and discipline.
• Lead group discussions and activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complete PDA training and support eligible students as required by law.
• Manage diabetic health plans as needed.

Skills

Relate to students

Verbal & written communication

Instructional support strategies

Reading/Writing/Math assessments

First Aid/CPR Certified

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA degree or equivalent

Job description

Ortingschools seeks a High Needs Paraeducator for one-on-one Life Skills support at Orting Elementary School. The role requires interacting with students, staff, and parents, and delivering instructional assistance under district guidelines.

The position offers 189 workdays per year, 6.5 hours daily with a half-hour unpaid lunch, and salary steps per the PSE schedule. Certification and coursework may influence pay rates.