CL23621: Para/SS/LifeSkills Classroom - Amistad

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

Job summary

Amistad Elementary in Kennewick, Washington is seeking a Para/SS/LifeSkills Classroom paraeducator to support students with significant physical disabilities in a life skills setting and other school activities. The role involves teamwork with teachers and specialists, implementing instruction, documenting progress, and ensuring safety.

Must have high school diploma or equivalent and potentially AA degree or credits plus required transcripts.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must attach unofficial transcript proving AA degree or equivalent to application.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs to maintain records and read emails.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to life skills students under teacher supervision.
• Follow directions from the classroom teacher and collect data on student progress.
• Assist in diapering, feeding or tube feeding, and other health-related tasks.
• Assist with clerical duties and materials preparation as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

First aid certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CL23621: Para/SS/LifeSkills Classroom - Amistad

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Job Details

Job ID: 5942308

Application Deadline: Oct 02, 2026 10:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position #23621: Para/SS/LifeSkills Classroom

Location: Amistad Elementary 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: 09/28/2026

Application Deadline/Close Date: 10/02/2026 at 10:00PM, OR until filled.

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 physical disabilities in the life skills classroom setting and during additional 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, diapering, feedingor tube feeding, lifting and positioning the student. The paraeducator may be required toadminister medication and/orcatheterize 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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 children 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 remain calm in crisis situations.
• Able to supervise and interact with students in P.E. and recess situations.
• 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 life skills student(s) 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 (i.e. student and adult), 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