Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator- Extended Resource Room- Columbia River

Columbia River Elementary; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia River Elementary in Pasco, WA is seeking a Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator for theExtended Resource Room. The role supports instruction, behavior interventions, and student communication using AAC tools under teacher guidance.

Responsibilities include small group instruction, safety supervision, translation of information, and collaboration with staff. Requires bilingual (Spanish) and a high school diploma, with degree options enhancing compensation.

Qualifications

• Requires bilingual (Spanish) and paraeducator credentials.
• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.
• Associates degree or 72 college credits or paraeducator assessment is accepted.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction and behavior interventions using ABA techniques as directed by the teacher.
• Model and encourage communicative use of AAC devices and picture exchange systems.
• Use de-escalation strategies following the behavior support plan and CPI techniques.
• Deliver individual or small group instruction and monitor student engagement.
• Assist with classroom management and preparation of lesson materials.
• Provide safety support and basic first aid as needed.
• Translate verbal/written information for students and staff (bilingual).

Skills

ABA techniques

AAC devices

De-escalation

First aid

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or 72 college credits

Paraeducator assessment passing score

Job description

Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator- Extended Resource Room- Columbia River

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Job Details

Job ID: 5903541
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 26, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

1215 WEST LEWIS ST

PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301

PHONE [phone]

Open Date: 08/26/2026

Application Deadline/Close Date: 09/02/2026 at 4:00PM, or until filled

POSITION: BilingualInstruction Paraeducator - Extended Resource Room (ERR)

LOCATION: Columbia River Elementary

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

5.50 on Wednesday's

4.00 on Early Release Days

180-day calendar

SALARY: $22.03 - $24.83

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:

• 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.
• 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.
• Must be willing to assist with needs related to working with special needs students such as diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, lifting, etc.
• Attend and complete annual required training hours for paraeducator 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).
• 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 onthe Educational Testing Service (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.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) trained or willing to attend training.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND TESTING:

• Passing score on district administered bilingual test.

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

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: 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 following designated employees: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator-Jen Johnson, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 9930, 509-543-6700, [e-mail] ; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, [e-mail] .

Position Type: Continuing

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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