CL23551: Para/SS/Tier II Behavioral Program - Ridge View

Ridge View Elementary; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridge View Elementary in Kennewick, Washington is seeking a Para/SS/Tier II Behavioral Program paraeducator to support students with behavioral needs. You will work as part of a team with the special education teacher and specialists, delivering instructional activities and maintaining progress documentation.

Hours are 6 per day, 180 days per year. Salary ranges from $23.15 to $26.65 per hour, with potential extra earnings up to $0.60/hour based on earned college credits.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• AA degree or 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits or ETS passing score.
• Transcript proving AA degree or credits must be attached with the application; official transcripts within 30 days.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Work with students with behavior difficulties and with students who have special needs.
• Collaborate with the special education teacher, other paras, and specialists as a team.
• Carry out instructional activities and maintain documentation to monitor progress.
• Follow district policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

English reading/writing

Computer basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA degree or 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits or ETS score

Tools

Basic computer programs

Job description

CL23551: Para/SS/Tier II Behavioral Program - Ridge View

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Job Details

Job ID: 5916561
Application Deadline: Sep 11, 2026 10:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 04, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position #23551:Para/SS/Tier II Behavioral Program
Location:Ridge View Elementary School
Hours:6 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:09/04/2026

Application Deadline/Close Date:09/11/2026 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 students with behavior difficulties.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 significantbehavioralneeds in the school settings. The paraeducator will work as a team with the special education teacher, other paraeducators, and specialists. Duties will include carrying out educational instruction,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 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. Level I and II required.

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