LPN/Paraeducator (One-on-One)

Paraeducator

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.

The statements contained herein reflect general duties to describe the primary functions of this position and should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

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 school bus with the student(s) to and from school.

Collaborates with health care providers, parents, students, staff and outside agencies 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

Models appropriate behavior for students

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.

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

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

Completion of education required for LPN licensure in State of Washington

None, experience in a school setting preferred

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 have a valid State of Washington Driver's License.

Criminal background clearance

Completion of required SafeSchools Trainings

Assigned administrator.

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

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

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.

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

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 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. The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

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.