Temporary Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator - Resource Room - Franklin Elementary

Pasco School District 1•Washington, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pasco School District No. 1 is hiring a temporary Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator for the Resource Room at Franklin Elementary for the 2026/2027 school year. The position follows a 180-day calendar. Hours are 6.25 per day on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; 5 hours on Wednesdays; and 4 hours on early-release days. Pay is $22.03–$24.83 per hour. Additional pay is provided when performing specified personal-care duties, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. New hires must pass fingerprint screening. The paraeducator supports teacher-directed academic, behavioral, and social-emotional instruction for students individually and in small groups. The role includes supporting students with special needs, following behavior intervention plans, collecting student data, maintaining records, translating information in Spanish, and supervising students in classrooms and throughout the school. The position may also involve first aid, personal care, student transportation transitions, and other duties within the scope of the role.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Spanish bilingual and/or biliterate ability.
Meet at least one of the following: an associate degree (AAS or AA) or higher; 72 college quarter credits or 48 semester credits in college-level courses numbered 100 or higher; or a passing score on the ETS paraeducator assessment.
Pass the district-administered bilingual test.
Pass fingerprint screening as a condition of new hire.
Valid infant and child first aid and/or CPR card, or willingness to obtain one.
CPI training, or willingness to attend training.

Nice To Haves

Prior paraeducator experience, college experience, or on-the-job experience.
Experience working with students with special needs.
Prior experience in a K–12 school setting.

Responsibilities

Use trauma-informed strategies to build supportive relationships, maintain consistent routines, and respond empathetically to student needs, including emotional-regulation support.
Collect and document data on academic progress, behavior, and IEP goals, and communicate it promptly to the supervising teacher and support team.
Follow behavior intervention plans and apply CPI-approved de-escalation strategies to maintain a safe, structured learning environment.
Assist with teacher-directed instruction and reinforcement in academic, behavioral, and social-emotional areas, individually and in small groups, adapting support to student needs.
Administer first aid and provide emergency care.
Provide one-on-one or group instruction.
Assist teachers and building administrators with classroom management and lesson preparation.
Support and supervise students during arrival and departure, crosswalk duty, bus transitions, recess, meals, hallway monitoring, and wheelchair loading or unloading.
Assist with reporting misconduct on school property or school bus routes.
Perform light cleaning; issue equipment; set up and take down activities; and supervise students during age-appropriate games and activities.
Follow district safety policies, procedures, and program guidelines.
Attend and complete annual required training hours for paraeducator certification.
Support, supervise, or assist with assessments as directed by the teacher to evaluate student progress or learning.
Maintain accurate and efficient student records in student information management systems.
Translate verbal and written information for students, district personnel, parents, and guardians (bilingual duty).
Assist with diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheter care, and lifting as needed; additional pay applies under the CBA when performing these duties.
Participate in district meetings to communicate information and receive feedback or direction.
Supervise students to support a safe and productive learning environment.
Assist other personnel and perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
Assist with contacting parents or guardians about student behavior and academic progress.
Review materials provided by district personnel or attend college classes to improve instructional skills.