Tier II Autism Program - Chinook

Kennewick•Kennewick, WA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The paraeducator provides support and supervision to students with Autism and significant special needs in general education and special education settings. Working as part of a team with the special education teacher, other paraeducators, and specialists, the employee carries out educational instruction with training, helps monitor student progress through documentation, and performs duties in accordance with Kennewick School District policies and procedures. Other job-related duties may be assigned. The position is based on student and program needs, and hours may increase or decrease as necessary. The position is at Chinook Middle School for 6 hours per day and 180 days per year. The listed salary is $23.15–$26.65 per hour, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional $0.60 per hour based on college-level credits earned. The posting opened October 26, 2026, and closes October 30, 2026, at 10:00 p.m., or until filled.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
An associate degree, 72 quarter college credits, 48 semester college credits, or a passing score on an assessment approved by the Professional Educator Standards Board.
Attach an unofficial transcript demonstrating the required college education or equivalent to the application; provide official transcripts for all education levels, including high school, within 30 days of hire.
Pass a basic skills test.
Complete Safe Schools web-based training within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.
Pass a background check, including employee-paid fingerprinting.
Obtain CPI training at the next available opportunity; Level I and II are required.
Be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, and meet the position’s physical demands.
Uphold board policies and administrative procedures and take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Attend required in-service training, meetings, and other training as directed by management.
Demonstrate the ability to assess and correct safety issues.
Establish and maintain tactful, cooperative, and effective relationships with students, parents, staff, coworkers, and management.
Approach work professionally, contributing to teamwork, service quality, and continuous improvement.
Communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing with students, parents, district staff, and others regarding job-related activities.
Use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information, and read and respond to email.
Be first aid certified or willing to obtain first aid training as soon as possible.
Be physically able and willing to supervise students during recess and PE and music classes.
Stand and walk for prolonged periods; push or pull up to 50 pounds; sit, kneel, crouch, twist, bend, type, handle objects, and reach; move quickly in emergencies or during student supervision.
Lift or move up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds with help, including overhead lifting.
Communicate effectively in person and over the telephone and meet the listed hearing, vision, taste, and smell demands.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in word processing and computer use.
Successful work experience with students with Autism.
Knowledge of prescribed instructional and behavioral management programs.
Knowledge of intervention procedures and data collection with students.
Ability to model appropriate behaviors and consistently implement student intervention procedures.
Patience and warmth when working with students, and ability to remain calm during crises.
Ability to monitor several students engaged in different activities and respond quickly with sound judgment.
Ability to maintain ongoing documentation of student IEP goals and objectives.
Ability to physically hold or restrain students as needed using CPI techniques.
Positive performance evaluations and recommendations.
Excellent attendance, punctuality, dependability, self-discipline, and initiative.
Successful experience in team-teaching situations.
Ability to cope with unpredictability and be flexible, diplomatic, and cooperative with the varied demands of the position.
Patience, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward working with students with behavior disorders and other disabling conditions.
Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations and communicate effectively with a variety of people.

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to students in the Tier II Autism program.
Support students’ physical and health needs as required.
Assist teachers with clerical and instructional tasks.
Assist with student data collection.
Implement prescribed behavioral intervention strategies.
Supervise and help maintain student safety and control to promote a safe, orderly, positive learning climate.
Complete required paperwork accurately and efficiently to comply with state and district regulations.
Assist specialists, including physical education, music, and library staff, with supervision of special education students as required.
Supervise students during recess within the school day.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality and perform duties within district policies and procedures.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.