Paraeducator - Autism Support (Tier III)

**Overview:**
The Paraeducator - Autism Support (Tier III) will work with students with Autism who have significant special needs and frequently use behavior as a form of communication in general education and special education settings. The paraeducator will work as a team with the special education teacher, other paraeducators, and specialists to provide support and instruction to students. **Responsibilities:**
- Provide direct support to autistic students under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher(s), using prescribed formats. - Correctly follow specific directions from the teacher by the implementation of data collection, classroom rules, classroom set-up, and/or specific student directives. - Take appropriate and thorough data on correct forms as directed or assigned by teacher(s); complete required paperwork with accuracy and efficiency to maintain compliance with state and school district regulations. - Provide support for physical/health needs of student(s) as required. - Assist teachers with needed clerical or instructional tasks, including making copies of worksheets, flashcards, and creating specialized materials. - Assist in supervision and control of students in order to promote a safe, orderly, positive learning climate. - Supervise student(s) during recess times within the school day; play and interact with assigned student(s), including being in close proximity and role-modeling. - Assist specialists (P.E., Music, Library) in supervision of assigned student(s) as required. - Perform all duties of the position within the scope of Kennewick School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality. - Perform other job-related duties as assigned. **Qualifications:**
- High school diploma or equivalent required. - AA degree OR 72 quarter college credits OR 48 semester college credits OR a passing score on the ETS test required. - Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. - Ability to meet the Physical Demands of the position. - Pass a basic skills test. - Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within 30 days of hire and yearly thereafter. - Pass a background check, which includes employee-paid fingerprinting. - CPI training must be obtained at the next available opportunity. - Evidence of ability to assess and correct issues involving safety. - Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative, and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees, and management. - Evidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery, and continuous improvement. - 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. - Ability to use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information, and read and respond to email. - First-aid certified or willing to acquire first aid training as soon as possible. **Benefits:**
- Competitive salary: $22.61 - $26.02 per hour (salary schedules apply)
- Earn up to $.60/hour extra, based on the number of college-level credits earned
- Comprehensive benefits package (details available upon request)