CL23567: Para/SS/Tier II Behavioral Program - Washington

Washington-Elementary; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn up to college credits-based pay

Job summary

Kennewick Washington Elementary in Kennewick, WA seeks a Paraeducator for the Tier II Behavioral Program. This 6-hour-per-day, 180-day-per-year role starts immediately and supports students with behavioral needs under the supervision of the special education team.

The position involves direct instructional support, data collection, and collaboration with teachers, specialists, and families in a school setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• AA degree or 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits or ETS test required.
• Must attach unofficial transcript proving AA degree or equivalent; official transcripts needed within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to special education students in the Tier II Behavior program.
• Provide support for physical/health needs of students as required.
• Assist teachers with clerical or instructional tasks.
• Assist with data collection.
• Implement prescribed behavioral intervention strategies.
• Supervise students to promote a safe learning environment.
• Complete required paperwork to ensure compliance with state and district regulations.
• Assist specialists in supervision of students as required.
• Make parent contacts and participate in student updates.

Skills

Team teaching

Communication skills

Documentation

English proficiency

Behavioral management

Patience and calm

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Transcript required within 30 days of hire

Tools

Word processing

Basic computer programs for records/timecards/email

First-aid training

Job description

CL23567: Para/SS/Tier II Behavioral Program - Washington

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Job Details

Job ID: 5919529

Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026 10:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position #23567:Para/SS/Tier II Behavioral Program

Location:Washington 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:09/09/2026

Application Deadline/Close Date:09/15/2026 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 theschool 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.
• Mustattach unofficial transcriptproving 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 email.
• Must be first-aid certified or be willing to acquire first aid training as soon as possible.
• Physical ability and willingness to supervise Development Therapy and general education students at recess and during PE and music classes.
• Evidence of proficiency in word processing and computer use.
• Successful working experience with behaviorally disabled students, and with early childhood and elementary level children.
• Knowledge of prescribed instructional and behavioral management programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of intervention procedures with students.
• Evidence of ability to model appropriate behaviors and to provide consistent intervention procedures with students.
• Evidence of patience and warmth in working with students and able to remain calm in crisis.
• Evidence of ability to be aware of a number of students involved in varying activities and the ability to respond quickly and with good judgment as appropriate.
• Ability to maintain ongoing documentation of student IEPs goals and objectives.
• Physically able to lift and/or restrain elementary-aged students as needed.
• Positive performance evaluations and recommendations.
• Evidence of excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability; evidence of the ability to be self-disciplined and a self-starter.
• Successful experience in "team teaching" situations.
• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to:
  a. Cope with unpredictability
  b. Be flexible, diplomatic and cooperative with the varied demands of the position
  c. Demonstrate patience, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward working students with behavior disorders and other disabling conditions
  d. Maintain composure in difficult situations
  e. Communicate effectively and work with a variety of people.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct support to special education students in the Tier II Behavior program.
• Provide support for physical/health needs of students as required.
• Assist teachers with needed clerical or instructional tasks.
• Assist with data collection.
• Will implement prescribed strategies for behavioral interventions.
• Assist in supervision and control of students in order to promote a safe, orderly, positive learning climate.
• Complete required paperwork with accuracy and efficiency to maintain compliance with state and school district regulations.
• Assist specialists (P.E., Music, Library) in supervision of special education students as required.
• Make parent contacts and attend student update meetings.
• Supervise students during recess times within the school day.
• 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: 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.

• 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