LPN​/Paraeducator (One-on-One

• Date Posted:
  8/12/2026
• Location:
  
  Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School

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.

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.

• 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 schoolbus with the student(s) to and from school.
• Collaborates with health care providers, parents, students, staff and outside ag encies 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
• 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
• Ability to 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

Education
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Completion of education required for LPN licensure in State of Washington

Experience
:
None, experience in a school setting preferred

Substitutions
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Any combination of experience and/or training which provides the applicant with requisite knowledge, skills and ability to perform the work and that meets applicable federal and state requirements.

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 complete student safety training. May be required to have a valid State of Washington Driver's License.

Criminal background clearance

Completion of required Safe Schools 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…