Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator – TK & Resource Room

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

Job summary

Mark Twain Elementary in Pasco, WA is hiring a Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator for the Resource Room/Transitional Kindergarten. Must be bilingual (Spanish), with a focus on trauma-informed approaches and data collection to monitor student progress.

The role supports classroom instruction, behavior plans, and safety during arrival, dismissal, and daily activities within a 180-day calendar. Salary ranges from $22.03 to $24.83 per hour, with degree-based pay differentials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) or Biliterate required.
• One of: Associates degree, 72 quarter credits, 48 semester credits, or passing paraeducator ETS assessment.

Responsibilities

• Use trauma-informed strategies to build safe, supportive relationships and routines.
• Collect and document academic progress, behavior, and IEP data and communicate with supervising staff.
• Follow behavior intervention plans and use CPI strategies to de‑escalate and maintain a safe learning environment.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Empathy & rapport building

Data collection

Education

Associates degree / 72 credits / 48 credits

Job description

Mark Twain Elementary in Pasco, WA is hiring a Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator for the Resource Room/Transitional Kindergarten. Must be bilingual (Spanish), with a focus on trauma-informed approaches and data collection to monitor student progress.

The role supports classroom instruction, behavior plans, and safety during arrival, dismissal, and daily activities within a 180-day calendar. Salary ranges from $22.03 to $24.83 per hour, with degree-based pay differentials.