PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

EMPLOYEE SERVICES

1215 WEST LEWIS ST

PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301

PHONE (509) 543-6700    FAX (509) 543-6728

Open: July 17, 2024        Close: July 23, 2024 or until filled

POSITION:                   Bilingual Paraeducator - Non-Instructional 

LOCATION:                  Captain Gray STEM Elementary 

EFFECTIVE DATE:         August 27, 2024

SALARY:                       $19.47 - $20.99 per hour 

                                     AA Degree - $.50 per hour extra/

                                     BA Degree $.75 per hour extra

                                    Benefits

SCHEDULE:                  6 hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

                                    4 hours Wednesday

                                    180 days per year

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED: (Qualifications which are essential to the position)

*Bilingual/Biliterate English/Spanish

*High School Diploma or equivalent

*Must meet one or more of the following:

     -Associates degree or higher;

    -Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher; and/or

    -Have passed the Educational Testing Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment

*Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students, and patrons

*Ability to proficiently read, speak and write both English and Spanish

*Demonstrated punctuality and an excellent work attendance record

*Must complete annual required training hours for Para Certificate hours

*Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative working relationships

*Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness

*Must work within designated bounds of authority and confidentiality

*Demonstrate and model above average language skills

*Ability to follow supervisory directions and employ personal initiative when necessary

*Adequate health and physical stamina to withstand weather and changes of seasons           

 *Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

DESIRED: (Qualifications which are not required, but would be useful to the position)

*College or on-the-job training experience as a paraeducator or assessment paraeducator

*Record keeping and computer skills

*Willingness to study materials provided by supervisory personnel and/or take college classes to improve basic instructional skills

*First Aid card

*Experience working with elementary school students

*Willingness to do office tasks

NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING

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, sthornton@psd1.org; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, kdocken@psd1.org.