Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator - Resource Room

Pasco School District 1•Washington, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 is seeking a Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator for the Resource Room at Stevens Middle School. This position involves supporting students with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs, utilizing trauma-informed strategies, and assisting teachers in delivering instruction. The role requires collecting and documenting data, implementing behavior intervention plans, and providing one-on-one or group instruction. Responsibilities also include assisting with classroom management, preparing materials, supervising students during various transitions and activities, and maintaining student records. The position also involves translating verbal and written information and assisting with personal care needs for students, with additional pay for specific duties. The role requires adherence to district safety policies and completion of annual training hours for paraeducator certification. Participation in district meetings and assisting other personnel are also part of the role.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Bilingual and/or Biliterate (Spanish), required.
Must meet one or more of the following: Associates degree (AAS, AA) or higher; Earned 72 college quarter credits or 48 semester credits in college level 100 or higher courses; Passing score on the Educational Testing Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment.
Valid First aid and/or CPR card for infants and children or willing to obtain.
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) trained or willing to attend training.
Passing score on district administered bilingual test.

Nice To Haves

Prior paraeducator experience, college, or on-the job experience preferred but not required.
Experience working with students who are special needs preferred but not required.
Prior experience in a K-12 school setting preferred but not required.
Experience working with special needs students, preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Use trauma-informed strategies to build safe, supportive relationships, maintain consistent routines, and respond to student needs with empathy and emotional regulation support.
Accurately collect and document data related to academic progress, behavior, and IEP goals, ensuring timely communication with the supervising teacher and support team.
Follow established behavior intervention plans and apply CPI-approved strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviors, ensuring a safe and structured learning environment for all students.
Assist in delivering teacher-directed instruction and reinforcement in academic, behavioral, and social-emotional areas in both individual and small group formats, adapting support to meet student needs.
Administers first aid to provide emergency care.
Provide one-on-one instruction or group instruction.
Assist classroom teacher and/or building administrator(s) with classroom management.
Assist with preparing materials needed to conduct lessons.
Provide support or supervision during student arrival and/or departure to include but not limited to cross walk duty, transit to bus, transit from bus, unloading and/or loading wheelchair bound students.
Assist with reporting misconduct on school property and/or school bus route(s).
Assist with light cleaning, issuing of equipment for necessary activities, setting up, taking down and/or supervising students during age-appropriate games/activities.
Adhere to District safety policies and/or procedures as well as required program guidelines.
Attend and complete annual required training hours for paraeducator certification.
Provide support, supervision and/or assistance administering tests, quizzes, exams, or any assessment as directed by teacher for the purpose of evaluating student progress or learning.
Maintain accurate and efficient student records within student information management system(s).
Translate verbal and/or written information for the purpose of assisting students, district personnel, parents and/or guardians.
Assist with needs related to diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, and/or lifting.
Participate in District meetings to communicate information and gain feedback and/or direction on a variety of issues.
Assists with supervision of students to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
Assist other personnel as may be required to support them with the completion of their work activities.
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
Assist with contacting parents and/or guardians regarding student behavior and academic progress.
Willingness to review materials provided by district personnel and/or willingness to attend college classes for the purpose of improving instructional skills.