Specialized Program Paraeducator - Bridges- McLoughlin Middle School

Specialized Program Para educator - Bridges
- McLoughlin Middle School

Pasco School District 1 McLoughlin Middle School
- Pasco, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job : 5886839

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

1215 WEST LEWIS ST

PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301

PHONE

Open Date: 08/14/2026

Final date to receive applications/Close Date: 08/21/2026 at 4:00PM,or until filled.

POSITION: Specialized Program Para educator
- Bridges

LOCATION: McLoughlin Middle School

HOURS: 6.75 /day Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday & Friday

6.00 on Thursday's

4.00 on Early Release Days (4 days)

180-day calendar

SALARY: $23.12 - $25.92

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 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 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.
• Assist with needs related to diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, and/or lifting.
• 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.

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.
• 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 onthe Educational Testing Service (ETS) para educator assessment.
• Prior para educator experience, college, or on-the job…