Special Education Substitute Paraeducators - District Wide

Young World Physical Education; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco School District No. 1 is seeking a Special Education Substitute Paraeducator to support students across district facilities. The role is on-call and varies by need, with responsibilities across Life Skills, Structured Learning, and specialized programs.

The candidate will assist teachers, provide one-on-one or small group instruction, and help with classroom management and materials preparation as needed. Fingerprint screening is required for new hires.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior paraeducator experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience with students who have special needs is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in multiple classrooms including Life Skills and Special Programs.
• Administer basic first aid and provide emergency care.
• Provide one-on-one or small group instruction as directed by teachers.

Skills

First aid

CPR

Student support

Classroom assistance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Special Education Substitute Paraeducators - District Wide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5886953
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
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: Open until filled.

POSITION: Special Education Substitute Paraeducator

LOCATION: Various Buildings/District Wide

HOURS: Varies, On-call/As-needed

SALARY: $21.73Non-Instructional

$22.03 Instructional

$23.12 Specialized Program

Salary Schedules

NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be willing to assistin various classrooms to include but not limited to Life Skills, Structured Learning Classes, Self-Contained, Resource Room, Extended Resource Room and/or any Specialized Program.


• 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 during student arrival and/or departure to include but not limited to cross walk duty, transit to bus, transit from bus, 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.


• 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).


• Assist with needs related to diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, and/or lifting.


• 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.

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.

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: Substitute

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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