Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator - Extended Resource Room Paraeducator - Ochoa Middle School

Pasco School District 1•Washington, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pasco School District No. 1 is hiring a Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator for the Extended Resource Room at Ochoa Middle School. The position works 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. The salary range is $22.03–$24.83 per hour. An associate degree adds $0.50 per hour, and a bachelor’s degree adds $0.75 per hour. Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave, and additional wellness benefits. New hires must pass fingerprint screening. The paraeducator supports instruction and behavior interventions for students, including students with special needs, under the direction of teachers and specialist teams. Duties include applying ABA strategies, supporting communication tools, following student behavior support plans, providing individualized or small-group instruction, and helping maintain a safe and productive learning environment. The role also includes student supervision, translating information in Spanish, maintaining student records, assisting with assessments and classroom activities, and completing required annual training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Bilingual and/or biliterate in Spanish.
Meet at least one of the following: hold an associate degree (AAS or AA) or higher; have earned 72 college quarter credits or 48 semester credits in college-level courses numbered 100 or higher; or receive a passing score on the ETS paraeducator assessment.
Pass the District-administered bilingual test.
Hold a valid infant and child first aid and/or CPR card, or be willing to obtain one.
Be willing to attend CPI training if not already trained.
Pass fingerprint screening as a condition of new hire.

Nice To Haves

Prior paraeducator experience, college experience, or on-the-job experience.
Experience working with students who have special needs.
Prior experience in a K–12 school setting.
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) training.

Responsibilities

Support instruction and behavior interventions using ABA techniques, including prompting, positive reinforcement, discrete trial training, and task analysis, as directed by the classroom teacher.
Facilitate expressive and receptive communication by modeling and encouraging students’ use of AAC devices, picture exchange systems, and other tools under teacher or therapist guidance.
Use proactive de-escalation strategies and follow student behavior support plans and approved CPI techniques to support safety and student regulation.
Deliver individualized or small-group academic and functional instruction, monitor student engagement, and reinforce positive behaviors as directed by the teacher or specialist team.
Administer first aid to provide emergency care.
Provide one-on-one or group instruction and assist teachers or building administrators with classroom management.
Prepare materials needed to conduct lessons.
Support or supervise students during arrival and departure, crosswalk duty, bus transitions, recess, meals, hall monitoring, and wheelchair loading or unloading.
Assist with light cleaning, issue equipment for activities, set up and take down activities, and supervise students during age-appropriate games and activities.
Follow District safety policies and procedures and required program guidelines.
Assist with needs related to special-needs students, including diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, and lifting.
Attend and complete annual required paraeducator certification training hours.
Support or supervise students during tests, quizzes, exams, or other assessments as directed by the teacher.
Maintain accurate and efficient student records in student information management systems.
Translate verbal or written information for students, District personnel, parents, and guardians.
Participate in District meetings to communicate information and receive feedback or direction.
Assist with student supervision to ensure 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.