CL22738 ParaSSTier III Autism Classroom Kennewick

Position #22738 : Para / SS / Tier III AutismClassroom

Posting Dates : 11 / 10 / 2025 11 / 17 / 2025 (Or Until Filled)

Location : Kennewick High School

Hours : 6.5 Hours per Day 180 Days per Year

This position is based on student / program need. Hours may increase or decrease as necessary.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position will involve working with and supervising students with Autism who have significant special needs and frequently use behavior as a form of communication in the general education and special education settings. The paraeducator will work as a team with the special education teacher other paraeducators and specialists. Duties will include carrying out educational instructionwith training and at the direction of the paraeducator will be involved in collecting data and keeping documentation to help monitor the students progress. The paraeducator may assist in toileting diapering and food preparation. The paraeducator will perform all duties of the position within the scope of Kennewick School District policies and procedures. Other job-related duties will be performed as assigned.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

All applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District Online at .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have an AA degree OR 72 quarter college credits OR 48 semester college credits OR a passing score on the ETS test.
• Must attach unofficial transcript proving AA or equivalentto application. Official transcripts of all levels of education including high school required within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
• Must pass a basic skills test.
• Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within 30 days of hire and yearly thereafter.
• Must pass a background check which includes employee paid fingerprinting.
• CPI training must be obtained at the next available opportunity.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

a. Cope with unpredictability

b. Be flexible diplomatic and cooperative

c. Maintain composure in difficult situations

d. Value and maintain confidential student information

e. Maintain proper channels of communication

f. Communicate effectively and appropriately with parents and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kennewick School Districts Non-Discrimination Policy

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex race creed religion color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation including gender expression or identity the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or use of trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination :

Civil Rights & Equity : Dr. Thomas Brillhart- ()

Section 504 Title IX : BJ Wilson - ()

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all education programs and / or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District.

Applicants : Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School Districts Director of Human Resources.

For information on salary and benefits visit School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers :

Toni Neidhold Director of Human Resources

Certified / Classified ADA

Kennewick School District

1000 West 4

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Avenue

Kennewick WA 99336

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1