CL22781: Para/SS/1-1 for Student in Tier II Autism Program - Sunset View - Full-time

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pstrongJOB DESCRIPTION/strong/p
pbr / This position will involve working with and supervising students with Autism, who have significant special needs 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 instruction,nbsp;with training.nbsp;The paraeducator will be involved in keeping documentation to help monitor the studentrsquo;s progress. 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./p
pbr / 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./p
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pstrongemAll applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District Online at /em/stronga href="http://www.ksd.org"emwww.ksd.org/em/astrongem./em/strong/p
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pstrongCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT/strong/p
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ol
liMust have a high school diploma or equivalent./li
liMust have an AA degree OR 72 quarter college credits OR 48 semester college credits OR a passing score on the ETS test./li
liMustnbsp;strongattach unofficial transcript/strongnbsp;proving AA degree or equivalentnbsp;to application.nbsp;Official transcripts of all levels of education, including high school, required within 30 days of hire./li
liMust be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation./li
liMust be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position./li
liMust pass a basic skills test./li
liCompletion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within 30 days of hire and yearly thereafter./li
liMust pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting./li
liCPI training must be obtained at the next available opportunity. Level I and II required./li
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pstrongQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED/strong/p
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ol
liMust uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures./li
liMust take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities./li
liMust attend in-service trainings or other meetings as required, as well as attend any training as directed by management./li
liEvidence of ability to assess and correct issues involving safety./li
liEvidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management./li
liEvidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement./li
liMust demonstrate sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents, district staff members and other concerned people regarding all aspects of their job-related activities./li
liMust be able to use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information and read and respond to email./li
liMust be first aid certified or be willing to acquire first aid training as soon as possible./li
liPhysical ability and willingness to supervise students in Tier II Autism and general education students at recess and during PE and music classes./li
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pstrongQUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED/strong/p
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ol
liEvidence of proficiency in word processing and computer use./li
liSuccessful working experience with students with Autism./li
liKnowledge of prescribed instructional and behavioral management programs./li
liDemonstrated knowledge of intervention procedures with students and data collection./li
liEvidence of ability to model appropriate behaviors and to provide consistent intervention procedures with students./li
liEvidence of patience and warmth in working with students and able to remain calm in crisis./li
liEvidence of ability to be aware of several students involved in varying activities and the ability to respond quickly and with good judgment as appropriate./li
liAbility to maintain ongoing documentation of student IEPs goals and objectives./li
liPhysically able to hold and/or restrain students as needed using CPI techniques./li
liPositive performance evaluations and recommendations./li
liEvidence of excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability; evidence of the ability to be self-disciplined and a self-starter./li
liSuccessful experience in "team teaching" situations./li
liThe candidate must demonstrate the ability to:br / a. Cope with unpredictabilitybr / b. Be flexible, diplomatic and cooperative with the varied demands of the positionbr / c. Demonstrate patience, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward working students with behavior disorders and other disabling conditionsbr / d. Maintain composure in difficult situationsbr / e. Communicate effectively and work with a variety of people./li
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pstrongJOB RESPONSIBILITIES/strong/p
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ol
liProvide direct support to special education students in the Tier II Autism program./li
liProvide support for physical/health needs of students as required./li
liAssist teachers with needed clerical or instructional tasks./li
liAssist with data collection./li
liWill implement prescribed strategies for behavioral interventions./li
liAssist in supervision and control of students in order to promote a safe, orderly, positive learning climate./li
liComplete required paperwork with accuracy and efficiency to maintain compliance with state and school district regulations./li
liAssist specialists (P.E., Music, Library) in supervision of special education students as required./li
liSupervise students during recess times within the school day./li
liPerform all duties of the position within the scope of Kennewick School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality./li
liPerform other job-related duties as assigned./li
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pstrongPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT/strong/p
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pbr / strongPHYSICAL DEMANDS/strong: 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./p
ul
listronguMobility:/u/strongstrongnbsp;/strongWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull up to 50 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties./li
listronguSense:/u/strongstrongnbsp;/strongThe employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone.nbsp;The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus./li
listronguLifting:/u/strongnbsp;The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs. and up to 100 lbs. with help; must also be able to lift overhead./li
/ul
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pstrongWORK ENVIRONMENT:/strongnbsp;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./p
ul
listronguPhysical Hazards:/u/strongnbsp;While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate./li
/ul
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pstrongKennewick School District's Non-Discrimination Policy/strong/p
pbr / 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:/p
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pCivil Rights Equity: Dr. Thomas Brillhart - (509) 222-5010 ([email protected])/p
pSection 504, Title IX:nbsp;BJ Wilson - (509) 222-5003 ([email protected])/p
pnbsp;/p
pThis 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./p
pnbsp;/p
pstrongApplicants/strong: Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School Districtrsquo;s Director of Human Resources./p
pstrongnbsp;/strong/p
pFor information on salary and benefits, visit a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ksd.org%2Fjobsdata=05%7C02%7Celida.soto-lemos%40ksd.org%7C155950da97e44c2db0df08ddd5dac73e%7C00948c2509684d128618b9e148ccfe77%7C0%7C0%7C638901857805519256%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7Csdata=X5%2FjK58nEVkN0XF5KmlcCR4nF2nWU98mm1s8RD7Ic9g%3Dreserved=0"www.ksd.org/jobs/a./p
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pstrongKennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers:/strong/p
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pemToni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources/em/p
pem(509)222-5010/em/p
[email protected]/em/p
pemCertified/Classified ADA/em/p
pemnbsp;/em/p
pemKennewick School District/em/p
pem1000 West 4supth/supnbsp;Avenue/em/p
pemKennewick, WA 99336nbsp;/em/p
pstronguPosition #22781:/u/strongstrongnbsp;Para/SS/1-1 for Student in Tier II Autism Programubr / Posting Dates:/u strong12/09/2025 ndash; 12/15/2025 (Or Until Filled)/strongubr / Location: /uSunset View Elementary Schoolnbsp;ubr / Hours:/unbsp;6 Hours per Day, 180 Days per Year/strong/p
pbr / strongemThis position is based on student/program need. Hours may increase or decrease as necessary./em/strong/p
pnbsp;/p
pstrongJOB DESCRIPTION/strong/p
pbr / This position will involve working with and supervising students with Autism, who have significant special needs 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 instruction,nbsp;with training.nbsp;The paraeducator will be involved in keeping documentation to help monitor the studentrsquo;s progress. 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./p
pbr / 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./p
pnbsp;/p
pstrongemAll applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District Online at /em/stronga href="http://www.ksd.org"emwww.ksd.org/em/astrongem./em/strong/p
pnbsp;/p
pstrongCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT/strong/p
pnbsp;/p
ol
liMust have a high school diploma or equivalent./li
liMust have an AA degree OR 72 quarter college credits OR 48 semester college credits OR a passing score on the ETS test./li
liMustnbsp;strongattach unofficial transcript/strongnbsp;proving AA degree or equivalentnbsp;to application.nbsp;Official transcripts of all levels of education, including high school, required within 30 days of hire./li
liMust be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation./li
liMust be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position./li
liMust pass a basic skills test./li
liCompletion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within 30 days of hire and yearly thereafter./li
liMust pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting./li
liCPI training must be obtained at the next available opportunity. Level I and II required./li
/ol
pnbsp;/p
pstrongQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED/strong/p
pnbsp;/p
ol
liMust uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures./li
liMust take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities./li
liMust attend in-service trainings or other meetings as required, as well as attend any training as directed by management./li
liEvidence of ability to assess and correct issues involving safety./li
liEvidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management./li
liEvidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement./li
liMust demonstrate sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents, district staff members and other concerned people regarding all aspects of their job-related activities./li
liMust be able to use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information and read and respond to email./li
liMust be first aid certified or be willing to acquire first aid training as soon as possible./li
liPhysical ability and willingness to supervise students in Tier II Autism and general education students at recess and during PE and music classes./li
/ol
pnbsp;/p
pstrongQUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED/strong/p
pnbsp;/p
ol
liEvidence of proficiency in word processing and computer use./li
liSuccessful working experience with students with Autism./li
liKnowledge of prescribed instructional and behavioral management programs./li
liDemonstrated knowledge of intervention procedures with students and data collection./li
liEvidence of ability to model appropriate behaviors and to provide consistent intervention procedures with students./li
liEvidence of patience and warmth in working with students and able to remain calm in crisis./li
liEvidence of ability to be aware of several students involved in varying activities and the ability to respond quickly and with good judgment as appropriate./li
liAbility to maintain ongoing documentation of student IEPs goals and objectives./li
liPhysically able to hold and/or restrain students as needed using CPI techniques./li
liPositive performance evaluations and recommendations./li
liEvidence of excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability; evidence of the ability to be self-disciplined and a self-starter./li
liSuccessful experience in "team teaching" situations./li
liThe candidate must demonstrate the ability to:br / a. Cope with unpredictabilitybr / b. Be flexible, diplomatic and cooperative with the varied demands of the positionbr / c. Demonstrate patience, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward working students with behavior disorders and other disabling conditionsbr / d. Maintain composure in difficult situationsbr / e. Communicate effectively and work with a variety of people./li
/ol
pnbsp;/p
pstrongJOB RESPONSIBILITIES/strong/p
pnbsp;/p
ol
liProvide direct support to special education students in the Tier II Autism program./li
liProvide support for physical/health needs of students as required./li
liAssist teachers with needed clerical or instructional tasks./li
liAssist with data collection./li
liWill implement prescribed strategies for behavioral interventions./li
liAssist in supervision and control of students in order to promote a safe, orderly, positive learning climate./li
liComplete required paperwork with accuracy and efficiency to maintain compliance with state and school district regulations./li
liAssist specialists (P.E., Music, Library) in supervision of special education students as required./li
liSupervise students during recess times within the school day./li
liPerform all duties of the position within the scope of Kennewick School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality./li
liPerform other job-related duties as assigned./li
/ol
pnbsp;/p
pstrongPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT/strong/p
pnbsp;/p
pbr / strongPHYSICAL DEMANDS/strong: 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./p
ul
listronguMobility:/u/strongstrongnbsp;/strongWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull up to 50 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties./li
listronguSense:/u/strongstrongnbsp;/strongThe employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone.nbsp;The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus./li
listronguLifting:/u/strongnbsp;The employee must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs. and up to 100 lbs. with help; must also be able to lift overhead./li
/ul
pnbsp;/p
pstrongWORK ENVIRONMENT:/strongnbsp;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./p
ul
listronguPhysical Hazards:/u/strongnbsp;While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate./li
/ul
pstrongnbsp;/strong/p
pstrongKennewick School District's Non-Discrimination Policy/strong/p
pbr / 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:/p
pnbsp;/p
pCivil Rights Equity: Dr. Thomas Brillhart - (509) 222-5010 ([email protected])/p
pSection 504, Title IX:nbsp;BJ Wilson - (509) 222-5003 ([email protected])/p
pnbsp;/p
pThis 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./p
pnbsp;/p
pstrongApplicants/strong: Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School Districtrsquo;s Director of Human Resources./p
pstrongnbsp;/strong/p
pFor information on salary and benefits, visit a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ksd.org%2Fjobsdata=05%7C02%7Celida.soto-lemos%40ksd.org%7C155950da97e44c2db0df08ddd5dac73e%7C00948c2509684d128618b9e148ccfe77%7C0%7C0%7C638901857805519256%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7Csdata=X5%2FjK58nEVkN0XF5KmlcCR4nF2nWU98mm1s8RD7Ic9g%3Dreserved=0"www.ksd.org/jobs/a./p
pstrongnbsp;/strong/p
pnbsp;/p
pstrongKennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers:/strong/p
pnbsp;nbsp;/p
pemToni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources/em/p
pem(509)222-5010/em/p
[email protected]/em/p
pemCertified/Classified ADA/em/p
pemnbsp;/em/p
pemKennewick School District/em/p
pem1000 West 4supth/supnbsp;Avenue/em/p
pemKennewick, WA 99336nbsp;/em/p