2026-27 #2 Non-Continuing Special Services Paraeducator

Kiona-Benton City High School; Benton City (WA); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kiona-Benton City School District is seeking a non-continuing paraeducator to tutor and assist students at the middle school and elementary levels in Benton City, Washington. The role may include recess and crosswalk duties, clerical tasks, and other job-related duties as assigned, including diapering for an increased rate of pay.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, PRAXIS or 72 college credits above 100 level, or an AA degree.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required for employment and must have passed a PRAXIS test, 72 college credits above 100 level, or an AA degree for paraeducator placement.
• Demonstrated flexibility, diplomacy, and cooperation; follow teacher directions; model appropriate behavior; maintain confidentiality.

Responsabilités

• Tutor and assist students at the middle school/elementary level.
• Assist with recess and/or crosswalk duties; provide clerical assistance.
• Perform other duties as assigned within district policies including diapering for higher pay.
• Support and promote classroom teachers and maintain a positive relationship with them.

Connaissances

Flexibility

Patience

Communication

Cooperation

Formation

High School diploma or GED

AA degree preferred

Description du poste

Kiona-Benton City School District 52 Kiona-Benton City Elementary School - Benton City, Washington Open in Google Maps

2026-27 #2 Non-Continuing Special Services Paraeducator

Kiona-Benton City School District 52 Kiona-Benton City Elementary School - Benton City, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kiona-Benton City School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5973456

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This position will involve working as a paraeducator on a non-continuing basis to tutorand assist students at the MS/Elementary level. The position may includerecess and/or crosswalk duty, providing clerical assistance, and performing other job-related duties as assigned including diapering (for an increased rate of pay). All duties of the position will be performed within the scope ofKiona-Benton City School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: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.

1. High School diploma or GEDrequired for employmentand must have passed a PRAXIS test, 72 college credits above 100 level, or an AA degree for paraeducator placement. AA degree preferred.

2. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to be flexible, diplomatic and cooperative; follow the teacher’s directions; model appropriate behavior; demonstrate patience, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward working with students with disabling conditions; maintain composure in difficult situations; value the confidential nature of sensitive student information.

3. Physically able to lift 50-75 lbs asrequired.

4. Successful experience working with school-aged children required and have positive evaluations/documentation for school experience.

5. Successful experience at recess duty desirable.

6. Demonstrated clerical skills, training and/or experience in using computers and other technology applications.

7. Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in assisting students in computer lab.

8. Ability to be flexible with the varied demands of the position.

9. Ability to communicate effectively and work with a variety of people.

10. Ability to follow directions in all situations.

11. Willingness to work with all children within the school regardless of abilities and in 1:1 settings.

12. Willingness to support and promote the classroom teachers and to maintain a warm and friendly relationship with those teachers.

13. Must be able and available to work Monday-Friday.

14. Positive evaluations and recommendations required.

15.Must be willing to work in the home setting for tutoring.

16.Must also be willing to work at the public library.

17. Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICALDEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit, crouch or kneel, bend and twist, and talk/hear conversations and other sounds.The employee may be required to physically move quickly while performing student supervision duties.

2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be assigned to work in outside weather/environmental conditions, and may be exposed to weather/environmental extremes, including wet and/or humid conditions, cold, heat, and allergens.

BENEFITS:

Information can be located at https://www.kibesd.org/human resources .

SPECIFIC DETAILS:

Monday-Friday7 hours per day for the 2026-27 school year to fill a leave of absence.

The Kiona-Benton City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kiona-Benton City School District does not discriminate on the basis of 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 the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the School District's Title IX Officer, Title II and Section 504 Coordinator, the District's Special Services Director, at 1105 Dale Ave., Benton City, WA 99320; contact number [phone]. A copy of the district's appeal/grievance procedure is available upon request from the District Office (WAC 392-190-060). Verification of identity, United States work authorization, and Washington State Patrol/Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint process must be completed before employment commences (pursuant to RCW 28A.400) Candidate selected will be employed on a temporary basis subject to completion of the background check.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $20.69 to $22.93 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Lisa Upton , Elementary Principal
• Kiona-Benton City Primary School/Intermediate School
• Email: [e-mail]

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