Specialized Program Bridges Paraeducator- Mark Twain Elementary

Pasco School District • Pasco, WA

39d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 1215 WEST LEWIS ST PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301 PHONE [phone] Open Date: 11/26/2025 Application Deadline/Close Date: 12/04/2025 at 4:00PM, or until filled. POSITION: Specialized Program Paraeducator - Bridges LOCATION: Mark Twain Elementary HOURS: 6.75/day Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 5.50 on Wednesday's 4.00 on Early Release Days 180-day calendar SALARY: $22.44 - $24.79 Salary Schedules AA Degree - $0.50/hour extra BA Degree $0.75/hour extra NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Must meet one or more of the following:
• Associates degree (AAS, AA) or higher;
• Earned 72 college quarter credits or 48 semester credits in college level 100 or higher courses;
• Passing score on the Educational Testing Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment.
• Valid First aid and/or CPR card for infants and children or willing to obtain.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) trained or willing to attend training.

Nice To Haves

• Prior paraeducator experience, college, or on-the job experience preferred but not required.
• Experience working with students who are special needs preferred but not required.
• Prior experience in a K-12 school setting preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Use Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques and follow individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) to de-escalate challenging behaviors, promote safety, and reinforce positive behavior through proactive, structured support systems.
• Assist students with personal care needs, including toileting, hygiene, dressing, and handwashing, ensuring a respectful, safe, and supportive approach aligned with student-specific plans.
• Support the delivery of academic and social-emotional instruction in both individual and small group settings, closely following teacher and specialist direction to promote skill development and engagement.
• Build consistent, supportive, and empathetic connections with students to foster emotional safety, encourage participation, and support social and emotional growth.
• Respond to student needs with sensitivity to past trauma by maintaining predictable routines, offering choices, modeling calm behavior, and prioritizing emotional regulation and student dignity in all interactions.
• Administers first aid to provide emergency care.
• Provide one-on-one instruction or group instruction.
• Assist classroom teacher and/or building administrator(s) with classroom management.
• Assist with preparing materials needed to conduct lessons.
• Provide support or supervision of students, including but not limited to arrival and/or departure, cross walk duty, transit to bus, transit from bus, recess, breakfast/lunch time, hall monitoring, unloading and/or loading wheelchair bound students.
• Assist with reporting misconduct on school property and/or school bus route(s).
• Assist with light cleaning, issuing of equipment for necessary activities, setting up, taking down and/or supervising students during age-appropriate games/activities.
• Adhere to District safety policies and/or procedures as well as required program guidelines.
• Assist with needs related to working with special needs students such as diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, lifting, etc.
• Attend and complete annual required training hours for paraeducator certification.
• Provide support, supervision and/or assistance administering tests, quizzes, exams, or any assessment as directed by teacher for the purpose of evaluating student progress or learning.
• Maintain accurate and efficient student records within student information management system(s).
• Participate in District meetings to communicate information and gain feedback and/or direction on a variety of issues.
• Assists with supervision of students to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
• Assist other personnel as may be required to support them with the completion of their work activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.
• Assist with contacting parents and/or guardians regarding student behavior and academic progress.
• Willingness to review materials provided by district personnel and/or willingness to attend college classes for the purpose of improving instructional skills.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees