Specialized Program Paraeducator - Bridges- McLoughlin Middle School

Young World Physical Education; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco School District 1 is seeking a Specialized Program Paraeducator - Bridges at McLoughlin Middle School in Pasco, WA. The role supports students with personal care and academic instruction, under teacher direction. 180-day calendar, 6.75 hours/day, $23.12–$25.92 per hour, with degree-based extra pay for AA/BA.

Open date 08/14/2026; close 08/21/2026 at 4:00 PM or until filled. Requires CPI training, safety protocols, and paraeducator certification. Conditional on fingerprint screening.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Candidate may have an Associate degree or 72 college credits or higher.
• Pass Educational Testing Service paraeducator assessment.

Responsibilities

• Use CPI techniques and follow BIPs to de-escalate behaviors.
• Assist with personal care needs, ensuring safety and dignity.
• Deliver academic and social-emotional instruction under direction.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support and supervision.
• Maintain routines to support emotional safety and engagement.
• Administer first aid when needed and report incidents.
• Assist with classroom materials, setup, and lesson preparation.
• Provide supervision during arrival/departure and assist mobility.
• Report misconduct and assist with safety and district policies.
• Attend required paraeducator trainings and complete annual hours.

Skills

CPI training

Behavior intervention

Student supervision

First aid

Emotional regulation

One-on-one instruction

Small group instruction

Classroom management

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree or 72 credits

ETS paraeducator assessment

Job description

Specialized Program Paraeducator - Bridges- McLoughlin Middle School

Pasco School District 1 McLoughlin Middle School - Pasco, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5886839

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: 08/21/2026 at 4:00PM,or until filled.

POSITION: Specialized Program Paraeducator - Bridges

LOCATION: McLoughlin Middle School

HOURS: 6.75 /day Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday & Friday

6.00 onThursday's

4.00 on Early Release Days (4 days)

180-day calendar

SALARY: $23.12 - $25.92

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 Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques and follow individualized behavior intervention plans (BIPs) to de-escalate challenging behaviors, promote safety, and reinforce positive behavior through proactive, structured support systems.
• Assist students with personal care needs, including toileting, hygiene, dressing, and handwashing, ensuring a respectful, safe, and supportive approach aligned with student-specific plans.
• Support the delivery of academic and social-emotional instruction in both individual and small group settings, closely following teacher and specialist direction to promote skill development and engagement.
• Build consistent, supportive, and empathetic connections with students to foster emotional safety, encourage participation, and support social and emotional growth.
• Respond to student needs with sensitivity to past trauma by maintaining predictable routines, offering choices, modeling calm behavior, and prioritizing emotional regulation and student dignity in all interactions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assist with needs related to diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, and/or lifting.
• Maintain accurate and efficient student records within student information management system(s).
• 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.
• 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.

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, creed, age, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained guide dog or service animal. Pasco School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl 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 Officer-Sarah Thornton; 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 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: Continuing

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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