Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator – Resource Room

Virgie Robinson Elementary; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Virgie Robinson Elementary in Pasco, Washington is seeking a Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator for the Resource Room. This 180-day position is 3.00 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with a salary range of $22.03–$24.83 per hour and additional pay for certain duties per the CBA.

Starting date is To Be Determined; application deadline is 9/22/2026 at 4:00 PM or until filled. New hires require fingerprint screening; duties include data collection, behavior support, small group instruction,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bilingual and/or Biliterate (Spanish) is required.
• Must meet one of the following: Associate degree or 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits or passing ETS paraeducator assessment.
• Experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Use trauma-informed strategies to build safe, supportive relationships, maintain consistent routines, and respond to student needs with empathy and emotional regulation support.
• Accurately collect and document data related to academic progress, behavior, and IEP goals, ensuring timely communication with the supervising teacher and support team.
• Follow established behavior intervention plans and apply CPI-approved strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviors, ensuring a safe and structured learning environment for all students.
• Assist in delivering teacher-directed instruction and reinforcement in academic, behavioral, and social-emotional areas in both individual and small group formats, adapting support to meet student needs.
• 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 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 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).
• Assist with needs related to diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, and/or lifting. Additional pay provided if performing these duties per CBA.
• 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.

Skills

Trauma-informed strategies

Data collection

De-escalation

Instructional support

First aid

Education

Associates degree (AAS, AA) or higher

72 college quarter credits / 48 semester credits

Passing ETS paraeducator assessment

Job description

Virgie Robinson Elementary in Pasco, Washington is seeking a Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator for the Resource Room. This 180-day position is 3.00 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with a salary range of $22.03–$24.83 per hour and additional pay for certain duties per the CBA.

Starting date is To Be Determined; application deadline is 9/22/2026 at 4:00 PM or until filled. New hires require fingerprint screening; duties include data collection, behavior support, small group instruction,