Instructional Paraeducator - Resource Room - Sageview High School

Pasco School District 1 • Washington, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Pasco School District is hiring an Instructional Paraeducator for the Resource Room at Sageview High School. The position works a 180-day calendar, with scheduled hours of 6.35 hours per day on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; 5.60 hours on Wednesdays; and 4.00 hours on early-release days. The listed salary is $22.03–$24.83 per hour. Additional hourly pay may apply 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, including through one-on-one and small-group support. The role includes implementing behavior intervention plans, using trauma-informed and CPI-approved strategies, documenting student data and records, assisting with classroom management and assessments, and supervising students in instructional and school settings. Duties may also include first aid, translation for bilingual employees, personal care, and helping students with mobility-related needs.

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.
• Pass fingerprint screening as a condition of hire.
• Attend and complete annual required training hours for paraeducator certification.
• 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 help students with emotional regulation.
• 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 use CPI-approved strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviors and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Assist with teacher-directed instruction and reinforcement in academic, behavioral, and social-emotional areas, individually and in small groups.
• Administer first aid and provide emergency care.
• Assist teachers and administrators with classroom management and prepare lesson materials.
• Supervise and support students during arrival and departure, crosswalk duty, bus transitions, recess, meals, hall monitoring, and wheelchair loading or unloading, as needed.
• Report misconduct on school property or school bus routes.
• Perform light cleaning; issue equipment; set up, take down, or 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 for students, District personnel, parents, or guardians, if bilingual.
• Assist with diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, and lifting, as needed; additional pay applies under the CBA when performing these duties.
• Participate in District meetings to communicate information and receive feedback or direction.
• Assist other personnel as required 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 or attend college classes to improve instructional skills, as willing.

Benefits

• Additional pay for performing specified personal-care duties, per the collective bargaining agreement.
• Additional hourly pay for an associate degree ($0.50) or bachelor's degree ($0.75), as listed in the salary schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED