Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator - American Sign Language (ASL)

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 11215 WEST LEWIS STPASCO, WASHINGTON 99301PHONE (509) 543-6700Open Date: September 24, 2025Application Deadline/Close Date: October 1, 2025, 4:00PM, or until filled.POSITION: Bilingual Instructional Paraeducator - American Sign Language (ASL)LOCATION: Stevens Middle SchoolHOURS: 6.25/day, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday5.50/ day, Thursday's4.00 for Early Release Days180-day calendar2025-2026 School YearSALARY: $21.38 - $23.72Salary SchedulesAA Degree - $0.50/hour extraBA Degree $0.75/hour extraNEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENINGQUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or equivalent, required.Bimodal bilingualism, required.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.Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsivenessMust complete annual required training hours Para Certificate hoursMust be proficient in ASL (American Sign Language)Evidence of successful ability to work with the deaf/hearing impairedAbility to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students, and patronsDemonstrated punctuality and an excellent work attendance recordMust work within designated bounds of authority and confidentialityAbility to establish and maintain professional, cooperative, working relationshipsMust follow supervisory directions and employ personal initiative when necessaryAbility to follow safe work practices and proceduresCPI trained or willingness to be trainedAbility to communicate with students using adaptive communication devices or willingness to learnWillingness to do playground duties and/or office tasksWorking with special needs students;Must be willing to assist with needs related to working with special needs students such as diapering, tube feeding, toileting, catheters, lifting, etc.College, or on-the-job training experience as a paraeducator preferred but not required.Willingness to do office tasks.Willingness to study materials provided by supervisory personnel and/or take college classes to improve basic instructional skills.Knowledge of elementary subject matter.Experience working with special needs students preferred.First aid and/or CPR card preferred.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.Letters and applications received after closing date will only be accepted and screened if the position remains unfilled