Instructional Paraeducator - CTE Construction Trades and Shops - PHS

Pasco School District 1 • Washington, WA

2d • $21 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 1215 WEST LEWIS ST PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301 PHONE [phone] Open Date: 01/13/2026 Application Deadline/Close Date: 01/21/2026 POSITION: Instructional Paraeducator - CTE Construction Trades and Shops LOCATION: Pasco High School HOURS: 7.00 hours per day Monday-Friday 180-day calendar SALARY: $21.38 - $23.72 Salary Schedules AA Degree - $0.50/hour extra BA Degree $0.75/hour extra NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, 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.
• Valid Drivers License and transportation.
• Prior accounting and/or inventory control, or willingness to be trained.
• Knowledge of equipment/tools used in High School courses including woods/automotive/metals shops/agriculture/foods.
• Knowledge in proper use of English in both written and verbal forms, use of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records.
• Skill in operating standard office equipment including basic computer applications.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
• Understand and conduct verbal and written instruction.
• Knowledge of general cleaning supplies and usages.
• Ability to establish a plan to address student behavior.
• Ability to communicate clearly, work effectively with staff, students and/or building guests.
• Ability to follow safe work practices, procedures and work within designated bounds of authority and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual and/or Biliterate (Spanish), preferred but not required.
• 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 high school setting preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records and assist with purchasing and receiving materials for class projects.
• Assist with completion of daily reports, record keeping and/or maintenance of inventories.
• Assist students who are working on equipment to complete class projects, assignments and construction site tasks.
• Participate in special projects that support CTE efforts and promote CTE classes.
• Provide exemplary customer service and responsiveness.
• Provide support to contractors on site.
• Assist in operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist with managing and maintenance of facilities.
• Assist with reporting misconduct on school property and/or school bus route(s).
• Attend and complete annual required training hours for paraeducator certification.
• Translate verbal and/or written information for the purpose of assisting students, district personnel, parents and/or guardians. (Bilingual only).
• 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.
• Provide direction to students in group and/or individual activities under teacher guidance.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees