ABA-Driven Paraeducator for Specialized Program

Stevens Middle School; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Stevens Middle School in Pasco, WA seeks a Specialized Program Paraeducator: SLC to support students with special needs under the Pasco School District No. 1.

The role emphasizes ABA-based instruction, communication support with AAC tools, de-escalation, and collaboration with teachers and therapists. Training and certifications may be required; fingerprint screening is part of the hire process.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Bilingual and/or Biliterate (Spanish), preferred but not 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+ courses; Passing score on ETS paraeducator assessment.
• Prior paraeducator 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.
• CPI trained or willing to attend training.
• Willingness and ability to complete required RBT/CBT training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 arrival/departure, crosswalk duty, transit to bus, recess, breakfast/lunch, hall monitoring, wheelchair-bound students.
• Attend and complete annual required training hours for paraeducator certification.
• Maintain accurate student records within student information systems.

Skills

ABA techniques

Positive reinforcement

DTT

CPI techniques

AAC devices

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree / 72 college credits / 48 semester credits

ETS paraeducator assessment

Job description

Stevens Middle School in Pasco, WA seeks a Specialized Program Paraeducator: SLC to support students with special needs under the Pasco School District No. 1.

The role emphasizes ABA-based instruction, communication support with AAC tools, de-escalation, and collaboration with teachers and therapists. Training and certifications may be required; fingerprint screening is part of the hire process.