Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator - Resource Room- Livingston Elementary

Ruth Livingston Elementary; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 34,142,000 - 38,482,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruth Livingston Elementary in Pasco, Washington, part of Pasco School District No. 1, is seeking an Instructional Paraeducator - Resource Room to support students with varied needs.

Work schedule: 6.25 hours/day on Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri; 5 hours on Wed; 180-day calendar; salary range $22.03–$24.83 per hour. The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, bilingual preferred, and completion of one of the district's credential options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual and/or Biliterate (Spanish) preferred.
• Must meet one of: AA degree or 72 college credits or passing paraeducator ETS.
• Prior paraeducator experience or related work preferred but not required.
• CPR/First aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use trauma-informed strategies to support student needs and regulate emotions.
• Collect and document data on academic progress, behavior, and IEP goals.
• Follow behavior intervention plans and CPI strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviors.
• Assist delivering instruction and reinforcement in academics, behavior and social-emotional areas.
• Provide first aid when needed.
• Supervise students during arrival, departure, recess, meals and transitions.
• Assist with preparing materials and classroom management.
• Translate verbal/written information for students and staff (bilingual).

Skills

Trauma-informed approach

Data collection & documentation

De-escalation CPI techniques

One-on-one/small group support

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AA/AS or 72 credits or higher

Job description

UPDATED Instructional Paraeducator - Resource Room- Livingston Elementary

Pasco School District 1 Ruth Livingston Elementary - Pasco, Washington

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Job Details

Starting Date: To Be Determined

LOCATION: Livingston Elementary

HOURS: 6.25 /day Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

5.00 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

Job Description

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

1215 WEST LEWIS ST

PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301

PHONE [phone]

POSITION: Instructional Paraeducator - Resource Room

LOCATION: Livingston Elementary

HOURS: 6.25 /day Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

5.00 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:

• 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.

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), 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 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.

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