Specialized Program Paraeducator- Structured Learning Classroom (SLC)- Livingston Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 30,913 - 34,150; Part time

Job summary

Pasco School District in Pasco, WA, is seeking a Specialized Program Paraeducator: SLC at Livingston Elementary. The role involves supporting ABA-based instruction, adapting communication methods, and supervising students within a 180-day calendar.

Starting date To Be Determined. Salary ranges from $22.44 to $24.79 per hour with additional pay for AA or BA degrees; fingerprint screening required for new hires.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Bilingual and/or Biliterate (Spanish), preferred but not required.
• Must meet one or more of the following: Associate degree or higher; 72 college credits; or ETS paraeducator assessment.
• Prior paraeducator experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with special needs students preferred but not required.
• Valid First aid and/or CPR card for infants and children or willing to obtain.
• CPI trained or willing to attend training.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction and behavior interventions using ABA techniques as directed.
• Facilitate communication using AAC devices and picture exchange systems.
• Use de-escalation strategies and follow CPI techniques to maintain safety.
• Deliver individualized or small group instruction and monitor engagement.
• Administer first aid to provide emergency care.
• Assist with needs related to working with special needs students such as diapering, feeding, toileting, etc.
• Provide one-on-one or group instruction as directed by teachers.
• Assist with classroom management and material preparation.
• Provide support or supervision of students during arrival, dismissal, and transitions.
• Assist with light cleaning and setup for activities.
• Adhere to district safety policies and program guidelines; complete training.
• Maintain student records in the district information systems.
• Translate verbal/written information for students and parents (bilingual).
• Attend district meetings to communicate and gain feedback.
• Assist with supervision to ensure a safe learning environment.

Skills

ABA techniques

AAC devices

De-escalation

One-on-one instruction

CP I training

First aid/CPR

Education

Associate degree (AAS, AA) or higher

72 college credits or 48 semester credits

ETS paraeducator assessment

High School Diploma

Job description

Specialized Program Paraeducator – Structured Learning Classroom (SLC) – Livingston Elementary

Pasco School District 1, 1215 WEST LEWIS ST, PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301, Phone [phone].

Open Date: 07/17/2026

Application Deadline/Close Date: 07/24/2026 at 4:00 PM, or until filled.

Starting Date: To Be Determined.

Job Details

Position: Specialized Program Paraeducator: SLC

Location: Livingston Elementary.

Hours: 6.75 hr/day Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri; 5.50 hr on Wed; 4.00 hr on Early Release Days; 180‑day calendar.

Salary: $22.44–$24.79 per hour. Additional $0.50/hr for AA Degree, $0.75/hr for BA Degree.

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.
• Administer 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 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).
• Translate verbal and/or written information for the purpose of assisting students, district personnel, parents and/or guardians. (Bilingual only).
• Participate in District meetings to communicate information and gain feedback and/or direction on a variety of issues.
• Assist 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:
  • Associate’s degree (AAS, AA) or higher;
  • Earned 72 college quarter credits or 48 semester credits in college level 100 or higher courses;
  • Passing score on the 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, 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: Continuing

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.