Instructional Paraeducator - Resource Room - McLoughlin Middle School

Pasco School District 1•Washington, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Pasco School District No. 1 is hiring an Instructional Paraeducator for the Resource Room at McLoughlin Middle School. The position follows a 180-day calendar and works 6.25 hours per day on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; 5.50 hours on Wednesdays; and 4.00 hours on early-release days. The salary range is $22.03–$24.83, with additional hourly pay for an associate degree or bachelor's degree. New hires must pass fingerprint screening.

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.
Valid infant and child first aid and/or CPR card, or willingness to obtain one.
CPI training, or willingness to attend training.
New hires must pass fingerprint screening.

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 safe, supportive relationships, maintain consistent routines, and respond empathetically to student needs while supporting emotional regulation.
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 behaviors 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.
Prepare materials needed for lessons.
Support or supervise students during arrival and departure, crosswalk duty, transit to and from buses, recess, meals, hall monitoring, and loading or unloading wheelchair-bound students.
Assist with reporting misconduct on school property and/or school bus routes.
Perform 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 applicable program guidelines.
Attend and complete annual required training hours for paraeducator certification.
Support, supervise, or assist with administering tests, quizzes, exams, or other assessments as directed by the teacher.
Maintain accurate and efficient student records in student information management systems.
Translate verbal and/or written information to assist students, district personnel, parents, and guardians, when bilingual.
Assist with diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheter care, and/or lifting as needed; additional pay is provided for performing these duties 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 as required and perform other duties assigned within the scope of the position.
Assist with contacting parents and/or guardians about student behavior and academic progress.
Review materials provided by district personnel and/or attend college classes to improve instructional skills.