PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

EMPLOYEE SERVICES

1215 WEST LEWIS ST

PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301

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

Open: December 6, 2024          Close: December 12, 2024 

POSITION:              BILINGUAL INSTRUCTIONAL PARAEDUCATOR

LOCATION:              Frost Elementary

EFFECTIVE DATE:   Immediately

SALARY:                 $20.64 - $22.70 per hour

                               AA Degree - $.50 per hour extra/

                               BA Degree $.75 per hour extra

SCHEDULE:            7 hours per day, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

                              5 hours per day, Wednesday

                              180 day – work year

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED: (Qualifications which are essential to the position)

*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

*Must complete annual required training hours Para Certificate hours

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

*Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness

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

*Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures

*Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative working relationships

*Demonstrated punctuality and an excellent work attendance record

*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

*Experience with high school students

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

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 do office tasks

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

*First Aid card

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.