CL23626: Para/SS/Tier II Autism Program - Hawthorne

Kennewick; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Kennewick School District seeks a paraeducator for the Tier II Autism program at Hawthorne Elementary. This 6-hour-per-day, 180-day-per-year position offers a competitive hourly salary and opportunities to earn extra pay based on college credits.

Open date 10/02/2026; close date 10/08/2026. You will support students with autism, work with teachers, maintain records, and participate in CPI training and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 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 ETS score.
• Must attach unofficial transcript showing AA degree or credits; official transcripts required within 30 days.
• Must pass a background check and a basic skills test.
• CPI Level I and II training must be obtained at the next opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to special education students in the Tier II Autism program.
• Support physical/health needs of students as required.
• Assist teachers with clerical or instructional tasks and data collection.
• Implement prescribed behavioral intervention strategies.
• Supervise students during recess and in PE/music settings.
• Maintain documentation of student progress and IEP goals as required.

Skills

Written and verbal English

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

First aid training

CPI training

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA degree or 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits

Tools

Basic computer programs

Data entry and record keeping

Job description

Position #23626: Para/SS/Tier II Autism Program
Location: Hawthorne 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: 10/02/2026

Application Deadline/Close Date: 10/08/2026 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 with Autism, who have significant special needs in the general education and special education 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

1. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Must have an AA degree OR 72 quarter college credits OR 48 semester college credits OR a passing score on the ETS test.
3. 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.
4. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
5. Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
6. Must pass a basic skills test.
7. Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within 30 days of hire and yearly thereafter.
8. Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.
9. CPI training must be obtained at the next available opportunity. Level I and II required.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
2. Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
3. Must attend in-service trainings or other meetings as required, as well as attend any training as directed by management.
4. Evidence of ability to assess and correct issues involving safety.
5. Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Must be able to use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information and read and respond to email.
9. Must be first aid certified or be willing to acquire first aid training as soon as possible.
10. Physical ability and willingness to supervise students in Tier II Autism and general education students at recess and during PE and music classes.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

1. Evidence of proficiency in word processing and computer use.
2. Successful working experience with students with Autism.
3. Knowledge of prescribed instructional and behavioral management programs.
4. Demonstrated knowledge of intervention procedures with students and data collection.
5. Evidence of ability to model appropriate behaviors and to provide consistent intervention procedures with students.
6. Evidence of patience and warmth in working with students and able to remain calm in crisis.
7. Evidence of ability to be aware of several students involved in varying activities and the ability to respond quickly and with good judgment as appropriate.
8. Ability to maintain ongoing documentation of student IEPs goals and objectives.
9. Physically able to hold and/or restrain students as needed using CPI techniques.
10. Positive performance evaluations and recommendations.
11. Evidence of excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability; evidence of the ability to be self-disciplined and a self-starter.
12. Successful experience in "team teaching" situations.
13. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to:
    • Cope with unpredictability
    • Be flexible, diplomatic and cooperative with the varied demands of the position
    • Demonstrate patience, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward working students with behavior disorders and other disabling conditions
    • Maintain composure in difficult situations
    • Communicate effectively and work with a variety of people.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide direct support to special education students in the Tier II Autism program.
2. Provide support for physical/health needs of students as required.
3. Assist teachers with needed clerical or instructional tasks.
4. Assist with data collection.
5. Will implement prescribed strategies for behavioral interventions.
6. Assist in supervision and control of students in order to promote a safe, orderly, positive learning climate.
7. Complete required paperwork with accuracy and efficiency to maintain compliance with state and school district regulations.
8. Assist specialists (P.E., Music, Library) in supervision of special education students as required.
9. Supervise students during recess times within the school day.
10. Perform all duties of the position within the scope of Kennewick School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality.
11. 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 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.

Kennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers

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