Instructional Paraeducator - Resource Room - Livingston Elementary

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 Livingston Elementary. The position works 6.5 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 listed for employees with an associate degree or bachelor's degree, and additional pay is provided for performing specified personal-care duties under the collective bargaining agreement. New hires are conditional upon passing a 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.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual and/or biliterate in Spanish.
Prior paraeducator, college, 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 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 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, adapting support to student needs.
Administer first aid and provide emergency care.
Provide one-on-one or group instruction and assist with classroom management.
Prepare materials for lessons.
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 and procedures and applicable program guidelines.
Attend and complete required annual training hours for paraeducator certification.
Support or supervise students during tests and other assessments as directed by the teacher.
Maintain accurate student records in student information management systems.
Translate verbal or written information for students, district personnel, parents, or guardians when bilingual.
Assist with diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheter care, and lifting as needed.
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 or attend college classes to improve instructional skills.