Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator - Resource Room- Three Rivers

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

1215 WEST LEWIS ST

PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301

PHONE

Open Date: 08/22/2025

Final date to receive applications/Close Date: 08/29/2025, or until filled

POSITION:
Bilingual Instructional Para educator - Resource Room

LOCATION:

Three Rivers Elementary

HOURS:

6.25/per day, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

5.00 on Wednesday's

4.00 on Early Release Days (4 days)

180-day calendar

SALARY: $21.38 - $23.72

Salary Schedules

AA Degree - $0.50/hour extra

BA Degree $0.75/hour extra

NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Use trauma-informed strategies to build safe, supportive relationships, maintain consistent routines, and respond to student needs with empathy and emotional regulation support.

* Accurately collect and document data related to academic progress, behavior, and IEP goals, ensuring timely communication with the supervising teacher and support team.

* Follow established behavior intervention plans and apply CPI-approved strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviors, ensuring a safe and structured learning environment for all students.

* Assist in delivering teacher-directed instruction and reinforcement in academic, behavioral, and social-emotional areas in both individual and small group formats, adapting support to meet student needs.

* 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 during student arrival and/or departure to include but not limited to cross walk duty, transit to bus, transit from bus, 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.

* Attend and complete annual required training hours for para educator 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).

* Translate verbal and/or written information for the purpose of assisting students, district personnel, parents and/or guardians. (Bilingual only).

* Assist with needs related to diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, and/or lifting. Additional pay provided if performing these duties per CBA.

* 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.

NON
- ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

* 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

* Bilingual and/or Biliterate (Spanish), 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) para educator assessment.

* Prior para educator experience, college, or on-the job experience preferred but not required.

* Experience working with students who are special needs preferred but not required.

* Valid First aid and/or CPR card for infants and children or willing to obtain.

* Prior experience in a K-12 school setting preferred but not required.

* Crisis…