Instructional Paraeducator - Resource Room - Marie Curie Elementary
About The Position
Pasco School District No. 1 is hiring an Instructional Paraeducator for the Resource Room at Marie Curie Elementary. The position works 6 hours per day Monday through Friday, with 4 hours on early-release days, on a 180-day calendar. The salary range is $22.03–$24.83 per hour. Additional hourly pay is provided for employees who perform specified personal-care duties, per 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, providing individual and small-group assistance as appropriate. The role involves supporting students with empathy and trauma-informed practices, following behavior intervention plans, collecting and maintaining student progress information, and helping maintain a safe and productive learning environment. Duties also include student supervision, classroom support, assessment assistance, first aid, and—in bilingual positions—translation. The position requires annual training hours for paraeducator certification.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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 ETS paraeducator assessment.
- Obtain a valid first aid and/or infant and child CPR card, or be willing to obtain one.
- Be CPI trained or willing to attend CPI training.
- Pass fingerprint screening as a condition of new hire.
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 consistent routines, and respond empathetically to student needs, including emotional-regulation support.
- Collect and document data about academic progress, behavior, and IEP goals, and communicate it promptly to the supervising teacher and support team.
- Follow behavior intervention plans and use CPI-approved strategies to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain a safe, structured learning environment.
- Deliver 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 the classroom teacher and/or building administrators with classroom management and lesson preparation.
- Support or supervise students during arrival and departure, crosswalk duty, bus transitions, recess, meals, hall monitoring, and wheelchair 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 students during age-appropriate games and activities.
- Follow district safety policies, procedures, and program guidelines.
- Attend and complete annual training hours required for paraeducator certification.
- Support or supervise students during teacher-directed tests, quizzes, exams, and other assessments.
- Maintain accurate and efficient student records in student information management systems.
- Translate verbal or written information for students, district personnel, parents, and guardians, if bilingual.
- Assist with diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, and lifting as needed; additional pay applies for these duties per the collective bargaining agreement.
- Participate in district meetings to share information and receive feedback or direction.
- Supervise students to help ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
- Assist other personnel as needed and perform other duties within the scope of the position.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
