CL23630: Para/SS/LifeSkills 1-1 - Kennewick

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

Job summary

Kennewick High School in Kennewick, Washington is seeking a dedicated paraeducator to work 1-1 with life skills students who have significant needs. You will collaborate with the special education teacher, other paras, and specialists to deliver instruction and support daily activities.

The role involves assisting with feeding or tube feeding, diapering, positioning, and, with training, administering medication or catheterization. Strong teamwork and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• AA degree OR 72 quarter credits OR 48 semester credits OR a passing score on approved assessments.
• Must attach unofficial transcript proving AA degree or equivalent.
• Able to perform essential functions with/without reasonable accommodation.
• Must pass a background check and CPI training.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to life skills student(s) under the supervision of teachers.
• Work with students who have significant physical disabilities in life skills settings.
• Carry out instructional activities, diapering, feeding or tube feeding, lifting and positioning.
• Administer medication and/or catheterize with training when required.
• Maintain documentation to monitor student progress.
• Collaborate with the special education teacher, other paras and specialists.

Skills

Teamwork

Patience

English proficiency

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

AA degree or 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits

Transcript submission required

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CL23630: Para/SS/LifeSkills 1-1 - Kennewick

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Job Details

Job ID: 5948783
Application Deadline: Oct 08, 2026 10:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 02, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position #23630:Para/SS/LifeSkills 1-1
Location:Kennewick 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: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 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.

All applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District Online at www.ksd.org .

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 one of the assessments approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board
• 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.
• 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.

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.