Resource Room Paraeducator - Trauma-Informed Support

Ray Reynolds Middle School; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco School District No. 1 is seeking an Instructional Paraeducator for the Reynolds Middle School Resource Room in Pasco, WA. The position features a 180-day calendar with hours of 6.25 per day across Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 5.50 on Wednesdays; 4.00 on Early Release Days.

Salary ranges from $22.03 to $24.83 per hour, with AA degree adding $0.50/hour and BA degree adding $0.75/hour. New hires require fingerprint screening and background checks.

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; 72 college quarter credits or 48 semester credits; Passing ETS paraeducator assessment.

Responsibilities

• Use trauma-informed strategies to build safe, supportive relationships and routines.
• Accurately collect and document data related to academic progress, behavior, and IEP goals.
• Follow established behavior intervention plans and de-escalate using CPI strategies.
• 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 group instruction.
• Assist classroom teacher with classroom management and material prep.
• Supervise students during arrival/departure, recess, meals, and transitions.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Trauma-informed strategies

First aid

Education

Associates degree or higher

72 college quarter credits / 48 semester credits

Passing ETS paraeducator assessment

Job description

Pasco School District No. 1 is seeking an Instructional Paraeducator for the Reynolds Middle School Resource Room in Pasco, WA. The position features a 180-day calendar with hours of 6.25 per day across Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 5.50 on Wednesdays; 4.00 on Early Release Days.

Salary ranges from $22.03 to $24.83 per hour, with AA degree adding $0.50/hour and BA degree adding $0.75/hour. New hires require fingerprint screening and background checks.