Job Details
Job ID: 5878992
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 11, 2026
Starting Date: To Be Determined
Locations
Ruth Livingston Elementary - Pasco, Washington
Job Description
PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
1215 WEST LEWIS ST
PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301
PHONE (509) 543-6700
Open Date: 08/11/2026
Application Deadline/Close Date: 08/18/2026 at 4:00PM or until filled.
POSITION: Specialized Program Paraeducator: SLC
LOCATION: Livingston Elementary
HOURS: 6.75/day Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
5.50 on Wednesday's
4.00 on Early Release 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:
- 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 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.
- 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 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, [email protected]; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, [email protected].
Position Type: Continuing
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Job ID: 5878992
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Aug 11, 2026
Starting Date: To Be Determined
Locations
Ruth Livingston Elementary - Pasco, Washington
Job Description
PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
1215 WEST LEWIS ST
PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301
PHONE (509) 543-6700
Open Date: 08/11/2026
Application Deadline/Close Date: 08/18/2026 at 4:00PM or until filled.
POSITION: Specialized Program Paraeducator: SLC
LOCATION: Livingston Elementary
HOURS: 6.75/day Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
5.50 on Wednesday's
4.00 on Early Release 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:
- 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 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.
- 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 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, [email protected]; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, [email protected].
Position Type: Continuing
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
