Bilingual Specialized Program Paraeducator - Life Skills- Pasco Transition Center

Chiawana High School; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 64,299,000 - 71,033,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AA degree premium

BA degree premium

Job summary

Chiawana High School in Pasco, WA seeks a Bilingual Specialized Program Paraeducator for Life Skills at the Pasco Transition Center. The position supports ABA-based instruction, behavior interventions, and communication with students using AAC tools.

Candidates must be bilingual (Spanish) and meet education/paraeducator criteria. Hours reflect a 180‑day calendar with a 6.75-hour day on most days and 4 hours on early release days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Bilingual and/or Biliterate (Spanish), required.
• Must meet one or more of the following: Associates degree or higher; 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits; or passing ETS paraeducator assessment.
• Prior paraeducator experience or related work encouraged but not required.
• CP I trained or willing to attend CPI training.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction and behavior interventions using ABA techniques as directed.
• Facilitate expressive and receptive communication using AAC devices and picture exchange systems.
• Use de-escalation strategies per CPI and safety plans.
• Deliver individualized or small group instruction and monitor engagement.
• Administer first aid when needed and provide emergency care.
• Provide one-on-one or small group instruction and assist with materials.
• Support with classroom management and supervision during arrivals/departures.
• Assist with setting up and cleaning up activities and equipment.
• Attend required trainings and maintain student records.
• Translate information for students, staff, families as needed.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Paraeducator experience

CPI trained

First aid/CPR

Education

AA/AS or higher

72 college quarters / 48 sem credits

ETS paraeducator assessment

High School Diploma

Job description

Bilingual Specialized Program Paraeducator - Life Skills- Pasco Transition Center

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Job Details

Job ID: 5817805

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 27, 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: 07/27/2026

Application Deadline/Close Date: 08/03/2026 at 4:00PM or until filled.

POSITION: BilingualSpecialized Program Paraeducator - Life Skills

LOCATION: Pasco Transition Center

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

6.25 on Thursday's

4.00 on Early Release Days (4 days)

180-day calendar

SALARY: $22.44 - $24.79

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 during student arrival and/or departure to include but not limited to cross walk duty, transit to bus, transit from bus, 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.
• 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.
• Assist with needs related to diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, and/or lifting.
• 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, creed, age, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained guide dog or service animal. Pasco School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl 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 Officer-Sarah Thornton; 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 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