What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025-2026 SY - Instructional Paraeducator Lead Mentor - Temporary - Various Sites position at Pasco School District 1?
PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1
EMPLOYEE SERVICES
1215 WEST LEWIS ST
PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301
PHONE (509) 543-6700 FAX (509) 543-6728
This is a temporary position for the 2025-26 School Year
Open: April 23, 2025 Close: April 29, 2025
POSITION: Elementary Paraeducator Lead Mentor
Various Elementary Sites
EFFECTIVE DATE: 2025 - 2026 School Year
SALARY: $2,500 Stipend ($250/month Aug - May)
SCHEDULE: August 2025 - May 2026
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: (Qualifications which are essential to the position)
- Must be a current PSD Instructional Paraeducator at an elementary school
- Must have an Advanced Paraeducator Certificate (or have met requirements to obtain)
- 5 years of successful experience as an instructional paraeducator
- Current school administrator endorsement/recommendation
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative working relationships
- Demonstrated punctuality and an excellent work attendance record
- Willingness to attend training sessions outside of contracted days (possible time in August)
DUTIES:
- Coordinate mentors to support WSU Teaching Bridge program students, including mentor placement and mentor assistance.
- Coordinate mentor training session
- Serve as the liaison between district, mentors, WSU, and WSU students in the Teaching Bridge Program
- Mentor and train Year 1 and Year 2 WSU Bridge Students (enrolled at WSU as future teachers). The students will work up to 13 hours a week on Tuesdays/Thursdays throughout the school year. Each student is assigned a school in which they eventually work towards being a paraeducator substitute. The mentor is responsible for coordinating the orientation of the student into this role and being the point of contact throughout the school year. The first six weeks of school are shadowing para educators to learn the various roles and responsibilities. The coordination and scheduling of the WSU student will be part of the overall responsibilities of the mentor.
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.
Salary : $250
