Instructional Paraeducator - McLoughlin
Instructional Paraeducator - McLoughlin
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Job Description
PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
1215 WEST LEWIS ST
PASCO WASHINGTON 99301
PHONE
OPEN TO IN-DISTRICT PERSONNEL ONLY
Open Date:August 1 2025
Application Deadline/Close Date: August 6 2025 at 4:00pm or until filled
POSITION: Instructional Paraeducator
LOCATION: McLoughlin Middle School
HOURS: 6.75/day Monday Tuesday Wednesday & Friday
6.00 on Thursdays
4.00 on Early Release Days
180-day calendar
SALARY: $21.38 - $23.72
AA Degree - $0.50/hour extra
BA Degree $0.75/hour extra
NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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.
- 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. 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.
- Distribute documents and materials to appropriate staff students and/or parents.
- 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.
- CPI trained or willingness to attend training.
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.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of general office equipment such as computers copiers laminators telephones scanners paper cutters book covering materials and/or step ladders.
- Knowledge in proper use of English in both written and verbal forms use of correct grammar spelling and punctuation.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records.
- Skill in operating standard office equipment including basic computer applications.
- Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
- Understand and conduct verbal and written instruction.
- Knowledge and/or experience working with children with behavioral disabilities.
- Knowledge of de-escalation strategies.
- Knowledge of car seats BESI seats and/or seat belts.
- Ability to securely strap in wheelchair(s).
- Knowledge of general cleaning supplies and usages.
- Ability to establish a plan to address student behavior.
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 ; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken 1215 W. Lewis St. Pasco WA 99301 .
Employment Type
Hourly
