Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator - Resource Room/Transitional Kindergarten - Mark Twain Elementary

Pasco School District 1•Washington, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pasco School District No. 1 is hiring a Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator for the Resource Room/Transitional Kindergarten at Mark Twain Elementary. The position follows a 180-day calendar and is scheduled for 6 hours per day on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; 4 hours on Wednesdays and early-release days. The salary is $22.03–$24.83 per hour, with additional hourly pay for an associate degree ($0.50) or bachelor's degree ($0.75). New hires are conditional upon passing fingerprint screening. The paraeducator supports teacher-directed instruction and students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs, individually and in small groups. The role includes applying trauma-informed practices, following behavior intervention plans, using CPI-approved de-escalation strategies, collecting student data, and maintaining records. It also includes student supervision throughout the school day, assisting with classroom activities and assessments, translating information in Spanish, and supporting personal-care needs when required. The employee must follow district safety policies and program guidelines and complete annual training hours for paraeducator certification.

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 Educational Testing Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment.
Pass the district-administered bilingual test.
Pass fingerprint screening as a condition of new hire.

Nice To Haves

Prior paraeducator, college, or on-the-job experience.
Experience working with students with special needs.
Valid infant and child first aid and/or CPR card, or willingness to obtain one.
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) training, or willingness to attend training.
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 it promptly to the supervising teacher and support team.
Follow behavior intervention plans and apply 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 in individual and small-group formats, adapting support to student needs.
Administer first aid to provide emergency care.
Provide one-on-one or group instruction.
Assist the classroom teacher and/or building administrators with classroom management.
Prepare materials needed for lessons.
Support or supervise students during arrival and departure, crosswalk duty, travel to and from buses, recess, meals, hallway monitoring, and wheelchair student loading or unloading.
Assist with reporting misconduct on school property and/or school bus routes.
Perform light cleaning; issue equipment; set up, take down, and/or supervise age-appropriate games and activities.
Follow district safety policies and procedures and required program guidelines.
Attend and complete annual required training hours for paraeducator certification.
Support, supervise, and/or assist with administering tests, quizzes, exams, and other assessments as directed by the teacher.
Maintain accurate and efficient student records in student information management systems.
Translate verbal and/or written information for students, district personnel, parents, and/or guardians (bilingual duties).
Assist with diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, and/or lifting as needed; additional pay is provided for performing these duties under the CBA.
Participate in district meetings to communicate information and receive feedback and/or direction.
Supervise students to help ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
Assist other personnel as needed and perform other duties assigned within the scope of the position.
Assist with contacting parents and/or guardians about student behavior and academic progress.
Review materials provided by district personnel and/or attend college classes to improve instructional skills.