Instructional Paraeducator - Resource Room/ Self Contained- Chiawana High School

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

Instructional Paraeducator - Resource Room/ Self Contained- Chiawana High School

Pasco School District 1 Chiawana High School - Pasco, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Posted: Aug 14, 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: 08/14/2026

Application Deadline/Close Date: 08/21/2026 at 4:00PM, or until filled.

POSITION: Instructional Paraeducator - Resource Room/Self-Contained

LOCATION: Chiawana High School

HOURS: 6.35 /day Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

5.60 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.

Position Type: Continuing

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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