CL23516: Para/SS/LifeSkills/CET Classroom (2 positions) - Phoenix

Kennewick School District; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennewick School District seeks twoPara/SS/LifeSkills/CET Classroom paraeducators for Phoenix High School. Roles involve Life Skills and CET classroom support, with 6.5 hours/day and 180 days/year. Salary ranges from $23.15 to $26.65 per hour, plus up to $0.60/hour extra based on college credits earned.

Start date is immediate and application closes 9/1/2026 or when filled. Candidates will work with students with significant disabilities, team with teachers and other staff, and may perform

Qualifications

• Must have AA degree or 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits or a passing ETS score.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; transcripts must be attached.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodation; basic computer skills to maintain records and communicate via email.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to transitional life skills students under supervision of teachers.
• Assist in safety, documentation, and data collection to monitor student progress.
• Perform essential duties in line with Kennewick School District policies; assist in meal support, diapering, or medical tasks when trained.
• Conduct data collection and reporting as required by the IEP team and school policies.
• Maintain professionalism and collaborate with staff, parents, and management.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety awareness

Professional conduct

Discipline and classroom management

First aid training

Education

AA degree or equivalent

High school diploma or equivalent

Transcript submission

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CL23516: Para/SS/LifeSkills/CET Classroom (2 positions) - Phoenix

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Job ID: 5903698
Application Deadline: Sep 01, 2026 10:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 26, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position #23516: Para/SS/LifeSkills/CET Classroom (2 Positions)
Location: Phoenix High School
Hours: 6.5 Hours per Day, 180 Days per Year

Salary: $23.15 - $26.65

Earn up to $.60/hour extra, based on the number of college-level credits you have earned.

Open Date: 8/26/2026

Application Deadline/Close Date: 9/1/2026 at 10:00PM, OR until filled.

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

This position will involve working with and supervising students who have special needs. The person in this position will work with disabled students who have significant cognitive and physical disabilities in the life skills/transition classroom setting and in work experience settings. The paraeducator will work as a team with the special education teacher, other paraeducators, and specialists supervising students on and off campus. Duties may include carrying out educational instruction, diapering, feeding, or tube feeding, lifting and positioning the student. The paraeducator may be required to administer medication and/or catheterize student(s) with training. The paraeducator will be involved in keeping documentation to help monitor the student’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.

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.

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 degree or equivalent to 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

• Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Must attend in-service trainings or other meetings as required, as well as attend any training as directed by management.
• 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.
• Must 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.
• Must be able to use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information and read and respond to email.
• Must be first aid certified or be willing to acquire first aid training as soon as possible.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• Ability and willingness to safely supervise students’ duration transition periods and away from campus.
• Training and experience in working with students in a life skills classroom.
• Able to recognize, manage, and implement behavior intervention strategies when appropriate.
• Able to maintain documentation of ongoing student behavioral data and be able to report back to the IEP team.
• Ability to run quickly after students with elopement issues and be able to visually track individual student movement.
• Able and willing to feed and diaper students who are motoric and require assistance in the bathroom setting.
• Able to carry out prescribed instructional and behavioral management program.
• Able to model appropriate behaviors and to provide consistent behavior intervention procedures with student.
• Physically able to lift students as needed (50 lbs.) or up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Evidence of skill with Microsoft Office software.
• Evidence of patience and warmth in working with student and able to remain calm in crisis.
• Ability to be flexible and take direction; must be able to work independently.
• Ability to work successfully in team situations.
• Previous experience and training working with students with moderate to severe disabilities.
• Able to carry out prescribed instructional and behavioral management program.
• Able to supervise and interact with students at off-campus job sites.
• Able and willing to work in a team setting.
• Positive evaluations and recommendations that support character and work ethic.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability; evidence of ability to be self-disciplined and a self-starter.
• Demonstrate patience, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward working with students with disabling conditions.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with parents and staff (when directed by supervisor.).
• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to:
• Cope with unpredictability.
• Be flexible, diplomatic and cooperative.
• Maintain composure in difficult situations.
• Value and maintain confidential student information.
• Maintain proper channels of communication.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct support to transitional life skills student(s) under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher(s), using prescribed formats.
• Correctly follow specific directions from the teacher.
• Participate in the transit training of students, accompany students on public transportation and transport students via district vehicle as per District policy.
• 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.
• 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Mobility: While 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.
• Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. 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.
• Lifting: 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.

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.

• Physical Hazards: 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.

Kennewick School District's 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 - [phone] ([e-mail])

Section 504, Title IX: BJ Wilson - [phone] ([e-mail])

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 District’s Director of Human Resources.

For information on salary and benefits, visit www.ksd.org/jobs .

Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources

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Certified/Classified ADA

Amy Martinez, Assistant Director of Human Resources

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Classified ADA

Kennewick School District

1000 West 4thAvenue

Kennewick, WA 99336

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23.15 to $26.65 Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required