Specialized Program Paraeducator- SLC- Angelou

Specialized Program Para educator- SLC
- Angelou

Pasco School District 1 Maya Angelou Elementary - Pasco, Washington Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5420463

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 20, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

1215 WEST LEWIS ST

PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301

PHONE

Open Date: 10/28/2025

Final date to receive applications/Close Date: 11/04/2025 at 4:00PM, or until filled.

First Screening: 11/04/2025

POSITION: Specialized Program Para educator: SLC

LOCATION: Angelou 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

• Support instruction and behavior interventions using ABA techniques such as 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 the student’s behavior support plan and approved Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques to ensure safety and support 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.
• Administers first aid to provide emergency care.
• Assist with needs related to working with special needs students such as diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, lifting, etc.
• 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 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).
• 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.

• 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…