Bilingual Tutor - American Sign Language (ASL) - Rowena Chess Elementary

PASCO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1

1215 WEST LEWIS ST

PASCO, WASHINGTON 99301

PHONE (509) 543-6700

Open Date: 10/23/2026        

Application Deadline/Close Date: 10/30/2026 at 4:00pm, or until filled

POSITION:      Bilingual Tutor - American Sign Language (ASL)

LOCATION:     Rowena Chess Elementary School

HOURS:          7.00/day, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

                      5.00 on Wednesday's

                      4.00 on Early Release (4 days)

                      180-day calendar

SALARY:         $26.22- $27.50- AA Degree

                       $27.61- $28.57- BA Degree

                       Salary Schedules

                                      NEW HIRES ARE CONDITIONAL UPON PASSING A FINGERPRINT SCREENING

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• AA degree; BA preferred
• Ability to proficiently communicate in English and ASL
• Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative working relationships
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with staff, students and patrons
• Demonstrated exemplary customer service and responsiveness
• 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
• Ability to follow safe work practices and procedures
• Responsible for maintenance of accurate program records and working with supervisor to plan instruction
• Ability to team with Deaf Education, special educatoin and General Education staff in classroom and non-classroom settings
• Ability to work independently with initiative udner the direction of Deaf Education and special education Certificated Staff
• Able to work flexible hours and provide meaningful after school activities

QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED:

• College or on-the-job training experience as a tutor

• Previous experience in classroom with ELL/ELD instruction

• Record keeping and computer skills

• First Aid Card

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The bilingual tutor is generally responsible for direct and indirect instruction of ASL/English  students in small groups as they are assigned by the staff/teacher. The tutor will be responsible for following the schedule as designated by the supervising teacher and/or administrator. The tutor instructs using a variety of instructional methods and teaching strategies. Instruction in reading, writing, and math, social and Language development  in small groups will take place in various settings. The supervising teacher/administrator will assist the tutor in the planning of lessons, program coordination, and communicating with  staff. The tutor may be responsible for maintaining program documentation on individual students.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Pasco School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy 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 Coordinator-Jen Johnson, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 9930, 509-543-6700, jenjohnson@psd1.org; and Sec. 504 Coordinator-Kristi Docken, 1215 W. Lewis St., Pasco, WA 99301, 509-543-6700, kdocken@psd1.org.

Salary : $26 - $28