PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

EMPLOYEE SERVICES

1215 WEST LEWIS ST

PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301

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

 

 

Open: April 24, 2024          Close:  April 30, 2024 or until filled

 

 

POSITION:                 Specialized Program Para

       

EFFECTIVE DATE:      Immediately

 

 

SALARY:                    $20.71 - $22.46 per hour

                                  AA Degree - $.50 per hour extra/

                                  BA Degree $.75 per hour extra

                          

 

SCHEDULE:                 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday

                                   180 day – work year

                                                                                                                                                

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED: (Qualifications which are essential to the position)

*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 establish and maintain professional, cooperative working relationships

*Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness

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

*Must follow supervisory directions and employ personal initiative when necessary

*Demonstrated punctuality and an excellent work attendance record

*Must work within designated bounds of authority and confidentiality

*Experience in working with students with disabilities or exceptional students

*Knowledge and successful implementation of strategies for working with students with Autism or willingness to be trained

-Will complete complete 40 hour behavior technition training within first 180 days of employment.

*CPI and STAR trained or willingness to be trained

*Ability to assist with toileting needs, diapering, lifting, tube feeding, catheters, and other forms of assistance

*Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures

* Primarily working with 1 student.  

*Position is based on student enrollment

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

*College or on-the-job training experience in ABA related activities

*Willingness to study materials provided by supervisory personnel

*Willingness to use evaluation data and constructive criticism to improve performance

*Knowledge of elementary subject matter

*Experience working with elementary and/or secondary students

*Record keeping and computer skills

*First Aid Card

 

 

NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING

 

Letters and applications received after the 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, 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.