Paraeducator; One-on-One

Para educator (One-on-One)

Position Type:

Paraeducators

Date Posted:

7/20/2026

Location:

Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

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For best consideration and initial screening of applicants, please submit your completed application materials on/before 8/03/2026.

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT:
Work under the supervision of certificated staff to provide instructional or other appropriate services to students.

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 para educator 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 para educator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* High School diploma or equivalent.

* Applicable AA degree or equivalent work experience and/or training preferred.

* Ability to relate to students, staff and parents.

* Proficient verbal and written communication skills.

* Ability to utilize appropriate strategies and techniques to provide effective instructional support.

* Work Skills Assessments:
Achieve minimum acceptable levels/scores in reading, writing, math and technology assessments.

PERFORMANCE,

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Work with students individually or in small groups in a variety of content areas/subjects.

* Correct papers.

* Assist staff, as appropriate, in the design, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs and student progress.

* Assist in student supervision and discipline.

* File papers, run errands, operate duplication machines, attendance, minor clerical duties.

* Lead group discussions.

* May include support of EBD students: escort to/from class, support during PE classes and locker room transitions, documentation of student behavior.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED candidates will have experience working with students in a school classroom setting.

REPORTS TO:

Instructor and principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Work Year 189 days per year (includes nine paid holidays)

Hours 6.5 hours paid per day plus half-hour unpaid duty-free lunch

Salary 2025-26 PSE Salary Schedule A
* Para educator I ($25.16 - $27.94 DOE)

Para educator III* ($28.29 - $31.21 DOE)

* This Position will be paid at the 2026-27 PSE Salary Schedule

* Higher pay rate for:

Satisfactory completion of Educational Para-Professional Apprenticeship Program or

Accredited AA Degree (official transcripts are required) or

Seventy-two (72) quarter credits or forty-eight (48) semester credits (official transcripts are required) at 100 level or above

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 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 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…