Impactful Paraeducator – Resource Room & Self-Contained Support

Young World Physical Education; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco School District No. 1 at Chiawana High School in Pasco, WA seeks an Instructional Paraeducator for Resource Room/Self-Contained settings. The role supports students, collects progress data, implements behavior plans, and assists with instruction, supervision, and safety in a 180-day calendar.

Fingerprint screening is required for new hires. The position pays $22.03–$24.83 per hour, with degree-based extras ($0.50/$0.75) and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual and/or Biliterate (Spanish) preferred.
• 74 college credits or an AA/AS equivalent for eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Use trauma-informed strategies to build safe, supportive relationships and respond with empathy.
• Accurately collect and document data related to academic progress, behavior, and IEP goals.
• Follow behavior intervention plans and CPI strategies to de-escalate incidents.
• Assist in delivering teacher-directed instruction and reinforcement in academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional areas.
• Administers first aid to provide emergency care.
• Provide one-on-one or small group instruction as needed.
• Assist with classroom management and preparation of materials.
• Supervise students during arrival, dismissal, transit, recess, meals, and outings.

Skills

Trauma-informed strategies

Data collection & reporting

IEP progress tracking

Education

Associate degree or higher

72 college credits or 48 semester credits

Paraeducator assessment passing score

Job description

Pasco School District No. 1 at Chiawana High School in Pasco, WA seeks an Instructional Paraeducator for Resource Room/Self-Contained settings. The role supports students, collects progress data, implements behavior plans, and assists with instruction, supervision, and safety in a 180-day calendar.

Fingerprint screening is required for new hires. The position pays $22.03–$24.83 per hour, with degree-based extras ($0.50/$0.75) and opportunities for growth.