Frontline Applicant Tracking - Orting School District

Openings as of 4/11/2025

Assistant Principal - High School

JobID: 1011

Position Type:
  Administration (Principals)/Assistant Principal


Date Posted:
  3/27/2025


Location:
  Orting High School


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Please submit your completed application by April 16, 2025 for first consideration of the applicant pool.

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT:
The High School Assistant Principal is the co-instructional leader of the school community, responsible for establishing an instructional vision and a focused plan for improving student achievement; monitoring and supervising instruction; supporting teachers in improving their instructional practice; creating a community of continuous learning for all staff and students; and fostering a culture of high expectations for all students. The assistant principal is charged with building strong partnerships with families and community, creating a safe, supportive school climate, and effectively managing operational, technical and staff issues to promote instructional progress.  The assistant principal works collaboratively with the district leadership team to advance the Orting Student Learning ENDS and Strategic Goals.

ORTING SCHOOL DISTRICT THEORY OF ACTION:
If we are relentless in our pursuit of creating schools where all students: feel valued, cared for, and have a deep sense of belonging, know their voice, ideas and interests are utilized and valued, develop a belief they can make a difference, experience high levels of support in having barriers removed to meet high expectations, then we will ensure the Orting School District is an equitable organization where every student feels connected, inspired, and empowered for present and future success.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:
1. Effectively implement the district’s instructional framework to support staff in inquiry and professional growth.
2. Provide targeted professional development aligned to strategic ENDS and goals to support student learning.
3. Understand and communicate Washington State Learning Standards and ensure implementation of standards-based curriculum.
4. Provide vision for and support the development and growth of Professional Learning Communities.
5. Collect, analyze and utilize data effectively to guide and support student learning, implement targeted interventions, and monitor learning progress. Experience in working with subgroups of students not meeting their full learning potential preferred.
6. Collaborate with administrative leadership team and staff to develop and implement a multi-tiered system of support.
7. Collaborate with Human Resources Department in recruiting highly qualified job applicants and making recommendations for hire and to resolve employee relations issues.
8. Conduct investigations and discipline employees appropriately per district policy and collective bargaining agreements.
9. Develop and foster community connections that will enhance the educational experience of all students.
10. Plan and implement appropriate professional development that addresses the needs of staff and aligns to the district's Strategic Plan.
11. Effectively manage conflict within the school building.
12. Schedule and organize student activities and state testing.
13. Evaluate classified and certificated employees according to best practices, local bargaining agreements, and district policy.
14. Report issues to authorities as necessary; child abuse, suspicious activity etc.
15. Clearly communicate the district's vision and mission to your school community and maintain a positive school climate.
16. Engage in reciprocal accountability with colleagues to the district’s norms, collective commitments and decision making filters.
17. Understand Washington and federal education laws and be able to effectively communicate related accountability systems.
18. Effectively manage building budget in collaboration with the budget committee.
19. Facilitate and lead the implementation of the school improvement plan.
20. Identify students that have special needs and understand student referral systems.
21. Advocate for children and actively embrace community involvement.
22. Appreciate and respect diversity and difference in the school community.
23. Maintain appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
24. Demonstrate a commitment to personal growth and learning.
25. Other duties may be assigned as needed. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Demonstrated ability to manage systemic change and successfully implement reform initiatives that produce significant gains in closing the achievement gap.
2. Demonstrated success managing a school.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of high leverage, research-based instructional strategies and models for improving instructional practices.
4. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of data to assess student progress and inform instructional practice.
5. Demonstrated ability to lead and implement a multi-tiered system of support.
6. Ability to establish and maintain an interactive, positive and collaborative school culture.
7. Effective interpersonal skills in managing and interacting with diverse groups of stakeholders.
8. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
9. Demonstrated ability to manage conflict through quality decision-making and effective problem solving.
10. Demonstrated proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. Must be able to use management systems to perform routine tasks.
11. Ability to handle intense or controversial situations with levity and humor.
12. Genuine interest in working with students and in placing students first in the decision making process.
13. Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff or district partners.

AWSP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
The principal standards of professional practice define expectations for principals in the Orting School District. The standards help frame a comprehensive definition of effective leadership. The successful candidate will engage in the inquiry cycle to select goals and objectives to target identified problems of practice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities in providing leadership in a complex educational organization including:
• Possess or qualifies for Washington State Principal’s certification.
• Completion of a Master’s degree in an approved college program.
• A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience.
• High school level experience highly preferred.
• Experience using Washington State instructional framework – 5D framework preferred.
• Effective communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Perform work beyond a standard 40-hour work week when workload requires. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. This position requires attendance at Board of Director meetings, community meetings, and other duties that extend beyond normal working hours.

EMPLOYEE UNIT: OASA (Principals)

FSLA: Overtime Exempt (Salaried)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work year:             July 1 - June 30
Base Salary:         2024-25  $148,766 - $160,204 DOE;  2025-26 IPD + 2% will be added
Professional Responsibility Stipend (PRS): 10 days at per diem (based on 218 days)
Wellness Stipend
Twenty-six (26) annual vacation days; cash-out up to six (6) days annually
Thirteen (13) paid holidays
Four (4) annual personal days accumulative to six (6); cash-out two (2) days annually
Twelve (12) annual sick days
Professional Development of $2,000 per year
Eligible for District paid professional dues
Cell phone stipend
Medical, dental, vision insurance coverage

TENTATIVE SELECTION TIMELINE:
March 27       Posting announcement
April 16          First consideration of application materials
April 17-18     Screening of applications
April 23-25     Interviews*, background checks and selection
May 15          Board consideration of candidate 
July 1             Anticipated start date

* Finalist(s) second round interviews will also occur this week

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.

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/Title IX/ADA Coordinator Debi Christensen, Exec. Director for Human Resources, 360-893-6500, ext. 4028, christensend@orting.wednet.edu; Section 504 Coordinator Dr. Jennifer Westover, Exec. Director for Student Support Services, (360)893-6500, ext. 4027, westoverj@orting.wednet.edu.
 
Information about the nondiscrimination statement 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.
 




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Openings as of 4/11/2025

High School Teacher (Grades 9-12) - 2025-26 Applicant Pool

JobID: 999

Position Type:
  Certificated: High School Teaching


Date Posted:
  2/28/2025


Location:
  Orting High School


Closing Date:
  07/31/2025


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APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED AS OPENINGS OCCUR FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR. APPLICANTS ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR SPECIFIC OPENINGS WITHIN THEIR AREA OF INTEREST AND QUALIFICATIONS.

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT:
The classroom teacher will create a class environment that implements the district articulated curriculum for their content area that provides positive learning experiences for all students, including providing each student with the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes to lead self-sufficient, healthy, productive, socially responsible lives to the best of their individual potential.  The teacher will establish positive relationships and rapport with students, parents, and staff members.  The teacher will document student progress, set appropriate learning goals, design lesson plans, plan activities and outcomes; address specific educational needs of all students; communicate feedback to student’s parents and the administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals. The teacher will use assessment results to guide and implement differentiated instructional strategies.  The teacher will work collaboratively with staff, attend department meetings, and participate in extracurricular activities where appropriate. The teacher will maintain professional competence through in-service education, coursework, and professional growth activities, including active participation in our Professional Learning Community (PLC) process.
 
GENERAL LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS: 
1. Understand and support the educational environment and the District’s Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan.
2. Implement principles of research-based best practices.
3. Facilitate and promote collaborative decision-making and consensus among groups of individuals with diverse interests, values, and needs.
4. Participate as a member or facilitator in meetings, workshops, and seminars that may involve a wide range of issues for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job duties.
5. Recommend solutions to a wide variety of issues for the purpose of addressing the short and long-term needs of the District.
________________________________________________________________________
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepares teaching materials and reports for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
2. Implements district adopted curricula that is appropriate for content area that integrate with the Washington State Learning Standards.
3. Reports incidents of child abuse, altercations, and substance abuse for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to the educational code of ethics and district/school policies.
4. Provides clear and focused instruction for all students by using a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all students to assure successful learning through the articulated curriculum to achieve district/state student learning standards.
5. Provides on-going assessment and monitors students for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectation and goals by using quality classroom-based assessment and/or district/state assessment tools.
6. Establishes and maintains a standard of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, safe and productive learning environment.
7. Communicates positively and regularly with parents and/or legal guardians including areas of growth, student progress, teacher expectations, developing a meaningful collaboration between home and school.
8. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
9. Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with staff, administrators, parents, support groups, governmental and community service agencies.
10. Collaborates with paraeducators, volunteers, and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program.
11. Maintains appropriate confidential reports, records, and files in compliance with state/federal law.
12. Demonstrates experience and sensitivity that affirms individuality and diversity.
13. Attends and participates in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal in order to accomplish the objectives of the position, including but not limited to on-going professional staff development, weekly PLC meetings and enrichment days.
14. Educates special needs students within the regular classroom environment in collaboration with staff.
15. Provides assistance and guidance to individual students needing intervention to meet standard, as well as students who need enrichment.
________________________________________________________________________
 
CONDITIONS:
May be required to deal with distraught students/parents/staff. May be exposed to infectious diseases.
________________________________________________________________________
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods, and techniques.
Knowledge of current state assessments and graduation requirements.
Knowledge and implementation of district adopted curricula.
Knowledge of procedures/policies in the student referral process.
Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students.
Skill in classroom management, student discipline, and developing positive techniques for improving student behavior.
Skills in organizational techniques.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to effectively integrate technology resources into the curriculum.
Ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with a variety of students, staff, and community in a multi-cultural, and diverse socio-economic settings.
Ability to participate collaboratively in teams.
Ability to continue participation in staff development to maintain professional skills.
Ability to serve as a role model and treat students as individuals in a professional manner.
Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
Collaborative protocols in working with specialized staff.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree with appropriate educational endorsement.
 
Licenses/Special Requirements
Must maintain all licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment.
Valid Washington State teaching certificate with appropriate endorsement per OSPI.
Completed employment application and successful background check upon hire.
 
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
District/Building Administrators as appropriate.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Required to deal with a wide range of staff expertise; will experience frequent interruptions and the need to remain flexible to meet the needs of others; may deal with angry or distraught people; experience demands from a diversity of others, including students, community and staff; involves sitting, walking and standing; potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students; in some positions the necessary and appropriate instructional methods may require specific positions and movements, and sufficient stamina and exertions, to demonstrate techniques properly for the safety of others, or to conduct or direct staff; may teach in a room without telephone communication; will involve attendance at meetings beyond regular business hours periodically.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Work Year:     180 days aligned with the academic school calendar, plus 4 Enrichment Days (August 26, 27, 28, 2025, and February 17, 2026)
Paid Hours:    7.5 per day, including 30 minute lunch period
Time of Contract Hours: Work day starts 30 minutes before the student bell schedule and concludes 30 minutes after the student day ends at the work location
Salary:            2024-25 OEA Salary Schedule A* (Includes Base contract and a Professional Responsibility & Enrichment Supplemental Contract (PRESC), at minimum) 
                       *This Position will be paid at the 2025-26 OEA Salary Schedule

BARGAINING UNIT: OEA
FLSA: Exempt 

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.
 
Nondiscrimination in Education and Employment:
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
Debi Christensen, Executive Director for Human Resources
360-893-6500, ext. 4028
christensend@orting.wednet.edu

Section 504 Coordinator
Dr. Jennifer Westover, Executive Director for Student Support Services
360-893-6500, ext. 4027
westoverj@orting.wednet.edu

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.
 




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Openings as of 4/11/2025

Special Education Resource Teacher (Grades 9-12)

JobID: 1002

Position Type:
  Certificated: High School Teaching


Date Posted:
  3/31/2025


Location:
  Orting High School


Date Available:
  2025-26 School Year


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Please submit your completed application by April 15th for first consideration of the applicant pool.

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT:
The certificated staff member will work under the direction of the Building Principal and the Executive Director for Student Support Services in cooperation with general and special education staff, to develop and coordinate instructional programs that meet the needs of special education students with an emphasis on closing the achievement gap, teaching subjects to include both Math and English.

The classroom Special Education Resource teacher will create a class environment that implements the district articulated curriculum for their content area that provides positive learning experiences for all students, including providing each student with the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes to lead self-sufficient, healthy, productive, socially responsible lives to the best of their individual potential.  The teacher will establish positive relationships and rapport with students, parents, and staff members.  The teacher will document student progress, set appropriate learning goals, design lesson plans, plan activities and outcomes; address specific educational needs of all students; communicate feedback to student’s parents and the administration regarding student progress, expectations, and goals. The teacher will use assessment results to guide and implement differentiated instructional strategies.  The teacher will work collaboratively with staff, attend department meetings, and participate in extracurricular activities where appropriate. The teacher will maintain professional competence through in-service education, coursework, and professional growth activities, including active participation in our Professional Learning Community (PLC) process.
 
GENERAL LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS: 
1. Understand and support the educational environment and the District’s Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan.
2. Implement principles of research-based best practices.
3. Facilitate and promote collaborative decision-making and consensus among groups of individuals with diverse interests, values, and needs.
4. Participate as a member or facilitator in meetings, workshops, and seminars that may involve a wide range of issues for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job duties.
5. Recommend solutions to a wide variety of issues for the purpose of addressing the short and long-term needs of the District.
________________________________________________________________________
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepares teaching materials and reports for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress.
2. Implements district adopted curricula that is appropriate for content area that integrate with the Washington State Learning Standards.
3. Reports incidents of child abuse, altercations, and substance abuse for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to the educational code of ethics and district/school policies.
4. Provides clear and focused instruction for all students by using a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all students to assure successful learning through the articulated curriculum to achieve district/state student learning standards.
5. Provides on-going assessment and monitors students for the purpose of providing feedback to students, parents and administration regarding student progress, expectation and goals by using quality classroom-based assessment and/or district/state assessment tools.
6. Establishes and maintains a standard of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, safe and productive learning environment.
7. Communicates positively and regularly with parents and/or legal guardians including areas of growth, student progress, teacher expectations, developing a meaningful collaboration between home and school.
8. Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
9. Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with staff, administrators, parents, support groups, governmental and community service agencies.
10. Collaborates with paraeducators, volunteers, and/or student aides for the purpose of providing an effective school program.
11. Maintains appropriate confidential reports, records, and files in compliance with state/federal law.
12. Demonstrates experience and sensitivity that affirms individuality and diversity.
13. Attends and participates in all required staff meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the District and/or building principal in order to accomplish the objectives of the position, including but not limited to on-going professional staff development, weekly PLC meetings and enrichment days.
14. Educates special needs students within the regular classroom environment in collaboration with staff.
15. Provides assistance and guidance to individual students needing intervention to meet standard, as well as students who need enrichment.
________________________________________________________________________
 
CONDITIONS:
May be required to deal with distraught students/parents/staff. May be exposed to infectious diseases.
________________________________________________________________________
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge and skill in instructional principles, methods, and techniques.
Knowledge of current state assessments and graduation requirements.
Knowledge and implementation of district adopted curricula.
Knowledge of procedures/policies in the student referral process.
Commitment and ability to work with a full range of students.
Skill in classroom management, student discipline, and developing positive techniques for improving student behavior.
Skills in organizational techniques.
Ability to teach math and/or ELA at a K-5 level
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to effectively integrate technology resources into the curriculum.
Ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with a variety of students, staff, and community in a multi-cultural, and diverse socio-economic settings.
Ability to participate collaboratively in teams.
Ability to continue participation in staff development to maintain professional skills.
Ability to serve as a role model and treat students as individuals in a professional manner.
Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
Collaborative protocols in working with specialized staff.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree with appropriate educational endorsement.
Experience with behavior disordered and at-risk students preferred. 

Required Licenses/Special Requirements
Washington State Teacher Certification with endorsement in Special Education or in the process of obtaining certification.
May be required to have a valid State of Washington Driver’s license.
Valid First Aid/CPR Card may be required.
Completed employment application and successful background check upon hire.
 
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
District/Building Administrators as appropriate.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Required to deal with a wide range of staff expertise; will experience frequent interruptions and the need to remain flexible to meet the needs of others; may deal with angry or distraught people; experience demands from a diversity of others, including students, community and staff; involves sitting, walking and standing; potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students; in some positions the necessary and appropriate instructional methods may require specific positions and movements, and sufficient stamina and exertions, to demonstrate techniques properly for the safety of others, or to conduct or direct staff; may teach in a room without telephone communication; will involve attendance at meetings beyond regular business hours periodically.
 
BARGAINING UNIT: OEA
FLSA: Exempt

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work Year:     180 days aligned with the academic school calendar, plus 4 Enrichment Days (August 26, 27, 28, 2025, and February 17, 2026)
Paid Hours:    7.5 per day, including 30 minute lunch period
Time of Contract Hours: Work day starts 30 minutes before the student bell schedule and concludes 30 minutes after the student day ends at the work location
Salary:            2024-25 OEA Salary Schedule A* (Includes Base contract and a Professional Responsibility & Enrichment Supplemental Contract (PRESC), at minimum) 
                       *This Position will be paid at the 2025-26 OEA Salary Schedule


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.
 
Nondiscrimination in Education and Employment:
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
Debi Christensen, Executive Director for Human Resources
360-893-6500, ext. 4028
christensend@orting.wednet.edu

Section 504 Coordinator
Dr. Jennifer Westover, Executive Director for Student Support Services
360-893-6500, ext. 4027
westoverj@orting.wednet.edu

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.
 




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High Needs Paraeducator (One-on-One)

JobID: 1006

Position Type:
  Paraeducators/Paraeducator - Special Education High Needs


Date Posted:
  3/25/2025


Location:
  Orting High School


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For best consideration and initial screening of applicants, please submit your completed application materials on/before 4/4/25.

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 paraeducator assessment; or
   (b) Hold an associates 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 paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT:
Provide one-on-one support as a Bus Aide by assisting the driver and ensuring a safe, well-monitored environment for all students while riding the bus to school. Additinally, work under the supervision of certificated staff in the classroom to provide instructional or other appropriate services, working one-on-one with assigned student.

GENERAL LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS:
 
1. Understand and support the educational environment and the District's mission, vision, and Strategic Plan.
2. Promote collaborative decision-making and consensus among groups of individuals with diverse interests, values, and needs and inspire and support staff in carrying out District and Department goals.
3. Participate as a member in meetings, workshops, and seminars that may involve a wide range of issues such as goals attainment, problem resolution, and District operations for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job duties.
4. Recommend solutions to a wide variety of issues for the purpose of addressing the short and long-term needs of the District.
 
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.
• First Aid/CPR Certified
 
PERFORMANCE, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
• Assist student with social, emotional, and/or behaviorial issues while boarding, riding and exiting the school bus.
• Promote opportunities for cooperative student interaction as appropriate to the assigned work area.
• Provide for trhe safety of students at assigned work areas by enforcing the rules for the site.
• Assisting students with toileting including catherization
• Feedings, oral and tube feeding (excluding the non-oral administration of medication)
• Suctioning
• Transferring non-ambulatory students
• Physical restraint in accordance with the aversive therapy plan
• Diabetic health plan management (with evidence of completion of PDA training)
• Work with students individually or in small groups in a variety of content areas/subjects.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
 
PREFERRED candidates will have experience working with students in a school classroom setting.
 
REPORTS TO:         Instructor and principal
 
CONDITIONS: The preceding description of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the employer.
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Work Year       180 days per year plus paid holidays that fall within the school year
Hours              7.25 hours paid per day plus half-hour unpaid duty free lunch
Schedule         6:30 am - 2:15 pm (schedule subject to change to meet student needs)
                               6:30 am - 7:15 am  Ride the AM bus for student pickup
                               7:15 am - 2:15 pm  One-on-One Paraeducator support
Salary             2024-25 PSE Salary Schedule A**  
                       High Needs Paraeducator I ($24.86 - $27.22 DOE)
                       High Needs Paraeducator III* ($27.29 - $30.29 DOE
                            **Longevity Steps 10 - 35 may apply to current Orting School District Employees
 
* 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)

EVALUATION:  Performance is evaluated by the building principal with input from certificated staff and transportation supervisor.

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.
 
Nondiscrimination in Education and Employment:
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
Debi Christensen, Executive Director for Human Resources
360-893-6500, ext. 4028
christensend@orting.wednet.edu

Section 504 Coordinator
Dr. Jennifer Westover, Executive Director for Student Support Services
360-893-6500, ext. 4027
westoverj@orting.wednet.edu

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.
 




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