Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator - Resource Room - Ochoa Middle School

Pasco School District 1 • Washington, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator supports students in the Resource Room at Ochoa Middle School. The role assists with teacher-directed academic, behavioral, and social-emotional instruction, individually and in small groups, and helps maintain a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment. The paraeducator uses trauma-informed strategies, follows behavior intervention plans, applies CPI-approved de-escalation strategies, documents student progress and behavior, and communicates with the supervising teacher and support team.

The position also includes classroom and student supervision; preparing lesson materials; providing first aid; supporting assessments; maintaining student records; and translating verbal or written information for students, district personnel, parents, and guardians. Duties may include assisting with personal care such as diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheter care, and lifting. The schedule follows a 180-day calendar: 6.75 hours per day Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; 6 hours on Wednesdays; and 4 hours on early-release days. New hires must pass fingerprint screening.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual and/or biliterate in Spanish.
• 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 hire.
• Possess a valid infant and child first aid and/or CPR card, or be willing to obtain one.
• Be CPI-trained or willing 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 safe, 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 with the supervising teacher and support team.
• Follow established behavior intervention plans and use CPI-approved strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviors and maintain a safe, structured learning environment.
• Assist with teacher-directed academic, behavioral, and social-emotional instruction and reinforcement, 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 classroom teachers and building administrators with classroom management.
• Prepare materials for lessons.
• Support and supervise students during arrival and departure, crosswalk duty, bus transitions, recess, meals, hallway monitoring, and wheelchair loading or unloading, as applicable.
• Assist with reporting misconduct on school property or school bus routes.
• Perform light cleaning; issue equipment; set up, take down, or supervise students during age-appropriate games and activities.
• Follow district safety policies, procedures, and program guidelines.
• Attend and complete annual training hours required for paraeducator certification.
• Support, supervise, or assist with administering tests, quizzes, exams, and other assessments as directed by teachers.
• Maintain accurate and efficient student records in student information management systems.
• Translate verbal or 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 is provided for performing these duties per the CBA.
• 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 as needed and perform other duties 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, as appropriate.

Benefits

• Additional pay is provided for performing diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheter care, and lifting duties, per the CBA.
• Additional hourly pay based on degree: $0.50 per hour for an associate degree and $0.75 per hour for a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED