Instructional Paraeducator - Resource Room - Emerson Elementary

Emerson Elementary; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Emerson Elementary in Pasco, WA is seeking an Instructional Paraeducator for the Resource Room to support students with diverse learning needs. The 3-hour daily position on a 180-day calendar involves assisting in delivering instruction, collecting progress data, implementing behavior supports, and supervising students under teacher guidance.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with bilingual ability preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual and/or Biliterate (Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Must meet one or more of: Associates degree or 72 credits or passing ETS paraeducator assessment.

Responsibilities

• Use trauma-informed strategies to build safe, supportive relationships and respond to student needs with empathy.
• Accurately collect and document data related to academic progress, behavior, and IEP goals.
• Follow behavior intervention plans and apply CPI-approved strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviors.
• Assist in delivering teacher-directed instruction and reinforcement in academic, behavioral, and social-emotional areas.
• Administers first aid and provide emergency care.
• Provide one-on-one or group instruction and support.
• Assist with classroom management and preparation of materials for lessons.
• Provide supervision and assist with student transitions and activities.
• Maintain student records in information systems.
• Translate verbal/written information for students and staff (Bilingual only).

Skills

Trauma-informed strategies

Data collection

Instructional support

Behavior intervention

First aid

One-on-one instruction

Group instruction

Classroom management

Materials preparation

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree / 72 credits or ETS paraeducator assessment

Job description

Instructional Paraeducator - Resource Room - Emerson Elementary

Pasco School District 1 Emerson Elementary - Pasco, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5948920

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 02, 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: 10/2/2026

Application Deadline/Close Date: 10/9/2026 at 4:00pm, or until filled

POSITION: Instructional Paraeducator - Resource Room

LOCATION: Emerson Elementary

HOURS: 3.00 hours /day Monday-Friday

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, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy 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 Coordinator-Jen Johnson, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 9930, 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

Contact Information

• Emerson Elementary
• Phone: [phone]