Specialized Program Paraeducator-Life Skills - Reynolds Middle School

Pasco School District 1 • Washington, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Pasco School District No. 1 is hiring a Specialized Program Paraeducator for the Life Skills program at Reynolds Middle School. The position follows a 180-day calendar. Work hours are 6.75 hours per day on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; 6 hours on Wednesdays; and 4 hours on early-release days. The listed salary is $23.12–$25.92 per hour, with an additional $0.50 per hour for an associate degree and $0.75 per hour for a bachelor’s degree. New hires must pass a fingerprint screening.

The paraeducator supports students with instruction, communication, behavior interventions, personal care, safety, and classroom activities under the direction of teachers and specialist staff. Duties include using ABA strategies, supporting communication tools, following behavior support plans, providing individualized or small-group instruction, assisting with student care needs, and helping maintain a safe and productive learning environment. The role also includes student supervision, recordkeeping, assessment support, training, and collaboration with district personnel and families as applicable.

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 Educational Testing Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment.
• Pass a fingerprint screening as a condition of new hire.
• Valid infant and child first aid and/or CPR card, or willingness to obtain one.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (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

• Support instruction and behavior interventions using ABA techniques, including prompting, positive reinforcement, discrete trial training (DTT), and task analysis, as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Facilitate expressive and receptive communication by modeling and encouraging student use of AAC devices, picture exchange systems, and other tools under teacher or therapist guidance.
• Use proactive de-escalation strategies and follow student behavior support plans and approved Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques to support safety and student regulation.
• Deliver individualized or small-group academic and functional instruction, monitor student engagement, and reinforce positive behaviors as directed by the teacher or specialist team.
• Administer first aid to provide emergency care.
• Assist with student needs such as diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheter care, and lifting.
• Provide one-on-one or group instruction.
• Assist the classroom teacher and/or building administrators with classroom management.
• Prepare materials needed to conduct lessons.
• Support or supervise students during arrival and departure, crosswalk duty, bus transitions, recess, breakfast and lunch, hall monitoring, and wheelchair loading or unloading.
• Assist with 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 required 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 to evaluate student progress or learning.
• Maintain accurate and efficient student records in student information management systems.
• Translate verbal and/or written information to assist students, district personnel, parents, and/or guardians (bilingual staff only).
• Participate in district meetings to communicate information and receive feedback or direction.
• Supervise students to help ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
• Assist other personnel as needed to support 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.
• Review materials provided by district personnel and/or attend college classes to improve instructional skills.

What This Job Offers

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