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Why work within Orting School District?

• You will be part of a District serving four amazing schools hosting approximately 2,800 students
• You will have an active role in connecting, inspiring, and empowering all students 
• You will experience a culture of caring
• You will be part of a strong team
• You will experience collaboration and support throughout the organization
• You will have a beautiful mountain view

Location
Our District is located in the City of Orting, Washington, about 40 miles south of Seattle, 20 miles southeast of Tacoma, and just 10 miles southeast of Puyallup.

Our Mission
The mission of the Human Resource Department is to support the Orting School District by recruiting, hiring, and retaining the most highly qualified and diverse workforce to ensure all students are ready for college, careers, and life.  We are committed to a caring, collaborative, and competent customer service that fosters a welcoming, safe, and inclusive workplace.

Contact Us
Human Resources staff is available year-round Monday through Friday during business hours to answer your questions.

APPLY HERENondiscrimination 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, martial 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 inquires may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.

Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying
Any student who believes he or she has been the target of unresolved, severe, or persistent harassment, intimidation or bullying, or any other person in the school community who observes or receives notice that a student has or may have been the target of unresolved, severe, or persistent harassment, intimidation or bullying may report incidents verbally or in writing to any staff member. If the allegations in a written report of harassment, intimidation or bullying indicate a potential violation of this procedure, the district employee who receives the report must promptly notify the HIB compliance officer.

Debi Christensen, Executive Director for Human Resources
Harassment, Intimidation, & Bullying (HIB) Compliance Officer

121 Whitesell St NE
Orting, WA 98360
360-893-6500, ext. 4028
christensend@orting.wednet.edu