Substitute Health Technician/LPN (2026-27)

Ortingschools; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Orting School District is seeking Substitute Health Technician and/or Licensed Practical Nurses to cover health rooms district-wide for absent staff during the 2026-27 school year. Position requires valid State of Washington LPN license for LPNs; Health Technicians may apply.

Completion of SafeSchools trainings, CPR, and background checks are required; duties include health screenings, monitoring students, maintaining health room supplies, and ensuring confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Knowledge to perform basic math and reading.
• Skills to obtain, clarify and exchange information.
• Skills to gather/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.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Monitors students in health rooms and classrooms.
• Assists with health screenings (hearing, vision, height/weight).
• Manages health room operations and inventories.

Skills

Basic math

Reading skills

Data collection

Calm under pressure

Equipment usage

Adaptability

Effective communication

Tools

None

Job description

Substitute Health Technician/LPN (2026-27) JobID: 1258

• Position Type: Substitute - Health Tech/LPN
• Date Posted: 8/3/2026
• Location: District Wide
• Date Available: 09/01/2026

We are seeking applicants for Substitute Health Technician and/or Licensed Practical Nurses to provide coverage in our school house health rooms for absent Health Tech or LPNs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitors students in a variety of settings such as the health room, classroom
• Assists with various health screenings, i.e., hearing, vision, height/weight, etc.
• Assists with management of health room(s)
• Assists in the care and maintenance and inventory of supplies and equipment for health rooms
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff, parents and students
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality
• Complies with applicable District, State and Federal rules, policies and practice
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 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
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

WORKING 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.

HEALTH TECH/LPN (Must provide a valid State of WA Practical Nurse License):

2026-2027: Sub Rate for LPN/Health Technician: $34.48

2026-2027: Sub Rate for Health Technicians (who do not hold an LPN License): $23.99

LICENSES/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• For LPN, provide valid State of Washington Practical Nurse License (LPN)
• Fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor.
• Must complete SafeSchools trainings and adhere to district infection control plan.
• First Aid and CPR Certification (Must provide a copy of the certification)

BENEFITS:

• For on-call positions, eligibility for benefits is determined by a number of factors, including the number of hours an employee worked during the last two (2) school years (September 1 through August 31). Some on-call positions may not be benefit eligible. Benefits are administered through the Payroll Department. Additional information is available on their district webpage. Please contact the Payroll Department at [phone] x4029 or x 4046 for more information.
• Regular employees who are not in on-call positions and are anticipated to work630 hours or more in a year are eligible for the 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 optionally participate 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, which is 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 accessed here.

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