Special Education Paraeducator — On‑Call Classroom Support

Longfellow Elementary; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco School District No. 1 through Longfellow Elementary in Pasco, WA seeks a Special Education Substitute Paraeducator to support students with special needs across various classrooms. This on-call role involves one-on-one or small-group instruction, supervision, and personal care assistance, with paid training provided to build required skills.

Starting date is To Be Determined; hours vary, on-call/as-needed. New hires require fingerprint screening.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in various classrooms including Life Skills, Structured Learning Classes, Self-Contained, Resource Room, Extended Resource Room and/or any Specialized Program.
• 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 during student arrival and/or departure including cross walk duty and transit arrangements.
• Assist with reporting misconduct on school property and/or school bus routes.
• Assist with light cleaning and setting up/supervising activities.
• Adhere to District safety policies and program guidelines.
• Provide support administering tests and evaluating student progress.

Skills

First aid and CPR

Special needs experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pasco School District No. 1 through Longfellow Elementary in Pasco, WA seeks a Special Education Substitute Paraeducator to support students with special needs across various classrooms. This on-call role involves one-on-one or small-group instruction, supervision, and personal care assistance, with paid training provided to build required skills.

Starting date is To Be Determined; hours vary, on-call/as-needed. New hires require fingerprint screening.