Substitute: Monitor (2026-27)

Orting School District; Orting (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Orting School District seeks a dedicated substitute staff member to assist the principal in maintaining a safe, well-monitored environment for students. Duties include enforcing site rules, providing first aid, resolving disputes, and monitoring playground safety.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, and current First Aid/CPR certification. On-call substitute positions offer benefits aligned with district policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to relate to students, staff, and parents.
• Organized and efficient manager of time.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide for the safety of students at assigned work area by enforcing the rules for the site.
• Administer basic First Aid and assistance to students.
• Help settle disputes between students through problem-solving methods.
• Report and document serious concerns/incidents to the school administration.
• Be aware of potentially hazardous conditions in the assigned work area.
• Promote opportunities for cooperative interaction/play between students as appropriate to the assigned work area.
• Help monitor special circumstances/needs for individual children.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members in the school.
• Keep track of playground equipment on a daily basis.
• Be a positive role model for children.
• Work with students in behavioral remediation settings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

JOB GOAL

Assist the principal in providing a safe, well-monitored environment for all students.

Qualifications

Ability to relate to students, staff, and parents.

Organized and efficient manager of time.

Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

Education/Experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Requirements

• Current First Aid/CPR Certification

Performance, Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide for the safety of students at assigned work area by enforcing the rules for the site.
• Administer basic First Aid and assistance to students.
• Help settle disputes between students through problem-solving methods.
• Report and document serious concerns/incidents to the school administration.
• Be aware of potentially hazardous conditions in the assigned work area.
• Promote opportunities for cooperative interaction/play between students as appropriate to the assigned work area.
• Help monitor special circumstances/needs for individual children.
• Work cooperatively with other staff members in the school.
• Keep track of playground equipment on a daily basis.
• Be a positive role model for children.
• Work with students in behavioral remediation settings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Environment

Job duties involve sitting, walking, standing, stooping, crouching and climbing. May be exposed to high noise levels. May be required to deal with distraught students. Work is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Reports TO: Building Principal

2026-2027 Substitute Rate: $21.76

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 work 630 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 healthcare benefits 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 savings accounts, 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.

This completes the benefits section as described.

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.