Instructional Paraeducator - Resource Room - Whittier Elementary

Pasco School District 1•Washington, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 is seeking an Instructional Paraeducator for the Resource Room at Whittier Elementary. This position involves supporting students with academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs, utilizing trauma-informed strategies, and collaborating with teachers and support staff. The role requires assisting with classroom management, preparing materials, supervising students in various settings, and maintaining student records. Additional duties may include administering first aid, assisting with personal care needs, and translating for bilingual students. The position operates on a 180-day calendar with specific daily hour requirements.

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.
Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) trained or willing to attend training.

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 K-12 school setting preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Use trauma-informed strategies to build safe, supportive relationships, maintain consistent routines, and respond to student needs with empathy and emotional regulation support.
Accurately collect and document data related to academic progress, behavior, and IEP goals, ensuring timely communication with the supervising teacher and support team.
Follow established behavior intervention plans and apply CPI-approved strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviors, ensuring a safe and structured learning environment for all students.
Assist in delivering teacher-directed instruction and reinforcement in academic, behavioral, and social-emotional areas in both individual and small group formats, adapting support to meet student needs.
Administers first aid to provide emergency care.
Provide one-on-one instruction or group instruction.
Assist classroom teacher and/or building administrator(s) with classroom management.
Assist with preparing materials needed to conduct lessons.
Provide support or supervision of students, including but not limited to arrival and/or departure, cross walk duty, transit to bus, transit from bus, recess, breakfast/lunch time, hall monitoring, unloading and/or loading wheelchair bound students.
Assist with reporting misconduct on school property and/or school bus route(s).
Assist with light cleaning, issuing of equipment for necessary activities, setting up, taking down and/or supervising students during age-appropriate games/activities.
Adhere to District safety policies and/or procedures as well as required program guidelines.
Attend and complete annual required training hours for paraeducator certification.
Provide support, supervision and/or assistance administering tests, quizzes, exams, or any assessment as directed by teacher for the purpose of evaluating student progress or learning.
Maintain accurate and efficient student records within student information management system(s).
Translate verbal and/or written information for the purpose of assisting students, district personnel, parents and/or guardians. (Bilingual only).
Assist with needs related to diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, and/or lifting. Additional pay provided if performing these duties per CBA.
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.
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.
Assist with contacting parents and/or guardians regarding student behavior and academic progress.
Willingness to review materials provided by district personnel and/or willingness to attend college classes for the purpose of improving instructional skills.