Temporary Instructional Paraeducator - Resource Room - McGee Elementary

Pasco School District 1•Washington, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pasco School District No. 1 is hiring a temporary Instructional Paraeducator for the Resource Room at McGee Elementary for the 2026/2027 school year. The position is 3 hours per day, Monday through Friday, on a 180-day calendar. The salary is $22.03–$24.83 per hour. Additional hourly pay is available for employees with an associate degree or bachelor's degree, and additional pay is provided when performing specified personal-care duties, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. New hires must pass fingerprint screening. The paraeducator supports teacher-directed instruction and student learning in academic, behavioral, and social-emotional areas, individually and in small groups. The role includes supporting students with disabilities and IEP goals, applying trauma-informed approaches and behavior plans, documenting student progress, and helping maintain a safe, supportive, and productive learning environment. The position also involves student supervision, classroom support, assisting with assessments and recordkeeping, and completing required paraeducator training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet at least one of the following: an associate degree 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.
Valid infant and child first aid and/or CPR card, or willingness to obtain one.
CPI training, or willingness to attend training.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual and/or biliterate in Spanish.
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 supportive relationships, maintain 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 behavior and maintain a safe, structured environment.
Assist with teacher-directed instruction and reinforcement in academic, behavioral, and social-emotional areas, 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 and lesson preparation.
Supervise and support students during arrival and departure, crosswalk duty, bus transitions, recess, meals, hallway monitoring, and wheelchair student loading or unloading.
Assist with reporting misconduct on school property or school bus routes.
Perform light cleaning, issue equipment, set up and take down activities, and supervise age-appropriate games and activities.
Follow district safety policies, procedures, and program guidelines.
Attend and complete annual required training hours for paraeducator certification.
Support or supervise students during tests, quizzes, exams, and other assessments as directed by the teacher.
Maintain accurate and efficient student records in student information management systems.
Translate verbal or written information to assist students, district personnel, parents, or guardians, if bilingual.
Assist with diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheter care, and lifting, when needed; additional pay applies under 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 and perform other duties within the scope of the position, as assigned.
Assist with contacting parents or guardians about student behavior and academic progress.
Review materials provided by district personnel and/or attend college classes to improve instructional skills.