Resource Room Paraeducator: Data-Driven Student Support

Young World Physical Education; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Pasco School District No. 1, Reynolds Middle School in Pasco, WA, seeks an Instructional Paraeducator for the 2026/2027 school year. The role supports students with special needs, follows behavior plans, and assists with instructional activities in a resource room setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, bilingual preferred, and either an associate degree or 72 college credits or ETS paraeducator test; CPI training is a plus; 180-day calendar with 6.25 hours daily.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual and/or biliterate (Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Must meet one of the following: Associate degree or 72 college credits or passing score on ETS paraeducator assessment.

Responsibilities

• Use trauma-informed strategies to build safe, supportive relationships and respond to student needs.
• Collect and document data on academic progress, behavior and IEP goals, with timely communication.
• Follow behavior intervention plans and CPI strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviors.
• Deliver teacher-directed instruction and reinforcement in academic, behavioral and social-emotional areas.
• Provide one-on-one or small group instruction and assist with classroom management.
• Attend required training hours for paraeducator certification.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

CPI trained

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree / 72 college credits / ETS test

Job description

Pasco School District No. 1, Reynolds Middle School in Pasco, WA, seeks an Instructional Paraeducator for the 2026/2027 school year. The role supports students with special needs, follows behavior plans, and assists with instructional activities in a resource room setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, bilingual preferred, and either an associate degree or 72 college credits or ETS paraeducator test; CPI training is a plus; 180-day calendar with 6.25 hours daily.