Special Education Substitute Paraeducator- Frost Elementary

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Job : 5949257

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 06, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

1215 WEST LEWIS ST

PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301

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Open Date: 10/06/2026

Final date to receive applications/Close Date: Open until filled.

POSITION: Special Education Substitute Para educator

LOCATION: Frost Elementary

HOURS: Varies, On-call/As-needed

SALARY: $21.73 Non-Instructional

$22.03 Instructional

$23.12 Specialized Program

Salary Schedules

NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING

Join our team in making a meaningful difference in the lives of students with special needs! The Para educator provides hands-on instructional, behavioral, and personal support to students across a variety of classroom settings, including specialized and special education programs. Working closely with teachers and school staff, this position helps students succeed academically, socially, and safely while fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Duties may include one-on-one or small-group instruction, classroom support, student supervision, personal care assistance, and support with daily school activities.
Paid training is provided to help you build the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this rewarding role.

• Must be willing to assist in various classrooms to include but not limited to Life Skills, Structured Learning Classes, Self-Contained, Resource Room, Extended Resource Room and/or any Specialized Program.
• 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.
• 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).
• Assist with needs related to diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, and/or lifting.
• 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.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• 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.

Letters and applications received after closing date will only be accepted and screened if the position remains unfilled.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
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Pasco School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the…