Trauma-Informed Resource Room Paraeducator

Young World Physical Education; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Pasco School District No. 1 seeks an Instructional Paraeducator for the Resource Room at Franklin Elementary in Pasco, WA.

The position supports classroom teachers, delivers targeted instruction, manages student progress data, and assists with behavior and safety plans for aspiring learners. Requirements include a high school diploma, bilingual Spanish capability, CPI training or willingness to obtain, and a background in K-12 settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Bilingual and/or Biliterate (Spanish), preferred but required.
• Must meet one or more of the following: Associates degree (AAS, AA) or higher; Earned 72 college quarter credits or 48 semester credits; 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.

Responsibilities

• Use trauma-informed strategies to build safe, supportive relationships, maintain consistent routines, and respond to student needs with empathy and emotional regulation support.
• Accurately collect and document data related to academic progress, behavior, and IEP goals, ensuring timely communication with the supervising teacher and support team.
• Follow established behavior intervention plans and apply CPI-approved strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviors, ensuring a safe and structured learning environment for all students.
• Assist in delivering teacher-directed instruction and reinforcement in academic, behavioral, and social-emotional areas in both individual and small group formats, adapting support to meet student needs.
• 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 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 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.
• 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).
• Assist with needs related to diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, and/or lifting. Additional pay provided if performing these duties per CBA.
• 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.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

First aid/CPR

CPI trained

Experience with special needs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree or higher

72 college credits / 48 semester credits

ETS paraeducator assessment

Job description

Pasco School District No. 1 seeks an Instructional Paraeducator for the Resource Room at Franklin Elementary in Pasco, WA.

The position supports classroom teachers, delivers targeted instruction, manages student progress data, and assists with behavior and safety plans for aspiring learners. Requirements include a high school diploma, bilingual Spanish capability, CPI training or willingness to obtain, and a background in K-12 settings.