LifeSkills Para Educator - Special Needs Classroom

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

Job summary

Hawthorne Elementary in Kennewick, WA seeks a Para/SS/LifeSkills Classroom paraeducator to support students with significant disabilities. Hours are 6.5 per day, 180 days per year, with a salary of $23.15–$26.65 per hour and up to $0.60 extra per hour based on college credits earned.

The role requires teamwork with the special education teacher and staff to implement instruction, assist with feeding or tube feeding, lifting and positioning, and, with training, administer medications.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• AA degree or 72 quarter college credits or 48 semester credits or approved assessment.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• First-aid certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to life skills students under supervision.
• Assist with data collection and documentation of progress.
• Assist with diapering, feeding or tube feeding, and lifting/positioning.
• Administer medications with training when required.
• Work as part of a team with teachers, paras, and specialists.

Job description

Hawthorne Elementary in Kennewick, WA seeks a Para/SS/LifeSkills Classroom paraeducator to support students with significant disabilities. Hours are 6.5 per day, 180 days per year, with a salary of $23.15–$26.65 per hour and up to $0.60 extra per hour based on college credits earned.

The role requires teamwork with the special education teacher and staff to implement instruction, assist with feeding or tube feeding, lifting and positioning, and, with training, administer medications.