Specialized Program Paraeducator- Life Skills- PHS

Pasco High School; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AA Degree bonus

BA Degree bonus

Job summary

Pasco High School in Pasco, Washington is seeking a Specialized Program Paraeducator for Life Skills to support instruction and behavior management under teachers and therapists. The role uses ABA techniques, AAC tools, and CPI guidelines to promote student safety and progress.

The position involves 6.75 hours/day on most days, a 180-day calendar, and requires a high school diploma with potential for AA/BA credit-based pay adjustments. Training and fingerprint screening are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Bilingual and/or Biliterate (Spanish), preferred but not required.
• Associates degree (AAS, AA) or higher; 72 college quarter credits or 48 semester credits; ETS paraeducator assessment.
• Prior paraeducator experience, college, or on-the-job experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with special needs students preferred but not required.
• Valid First aid and/or CPR for infants/children or willing to obtain.
• Prior experience in a K-12 school setting preferred but not required.
• CPI trained or willing to attend.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction and behavior interventions using ABA techniques as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Facilitate expressive and receptive communication using AAC devices and other tools under guidance.
• Use proactive de-escalation strategies and follow the student’s behavior support plan and CPI techniques.
• Deliver individualized or small group instruction; monitor student engagement and reinforce positive behaviors.
• Administer first aid to provide emergency care.
• Assist with needs related to working with special needs students (diapering, feeding, toileting, etc.).
• Provide one-on-one or group instruction and supervise students during transitions and activities.
• Assist with classroom management and preparing materials for lessons.
• Provide supervision during arrival/departure, crosswalk, transit to/from bus, recess and meals.
• Attend required training hours for paraeducator certification.

Skills

ABA techniques

AAC devices

De-escalation

First aid

Behavior support plan

Education

High School Diploma

AA Degree

BA Degree

Job description

Specialized Program Paraeducator- Life Skills- PHS

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Job Details

Job ID: 5817807

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 27, 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: 07/27/2026

Application Deadline/Close Date: 08/03/2026 at 4:00PM, or until filled

POSITION: Specialized Program Paraeducator: Life Skills

LOCATION: Pasco High School

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

6.25 on Wednesday's

4.00 on Early Release Days

180-day calendar

SALARY: $22.44 - $24.79

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:

• Support instruction and behavior interventions using ABA techniques such as prompting, positive reinforcement, discrete trial training (DTT), and task analysis as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Facilitate expressive and receptive communication by modeling and encouraging student use of AAC devices, picture exchange systems, and other tools under teacher or therapist guidance.
• Use proactive de-escalation strategies and follow the student’s behavior support plan and approved Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) techniques to ensure safety and support student regulation.
• Deliver individualized or small group academic and functional instruction, monitor student engagement, and reinforce positive behaviors as directed by the teacher or specialist team.
• Administers first aid to provide emergency care.
• Assist with needs related to working with special needs students such as diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, lifting, etc.
• 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 of students, including but not limited to arrival and/or departure, cross walk duty, transit to bus, transit from bus, recess, breakfast/lunch time, hall monitoring, unloading and/or loading wheelchair bound students.
• 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 administer[ing] 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).
• 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.
• Bilingual and/or Biliterate (Spanish), preferred but not 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, sthorn [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