CL23302 ParaFPBE Edison

Position #23302: Para/FP/BE
Location:Edison ElementarySchool
Hours:6.5 Hours per Day 180 Days per Year

Salary: $20.86 - $24.27 (Salary Schedules)

Earn up to $.60/hour extra based on the number of college-level credits you have earned.

Open Date:06/23/2026

Application Deadline/Close Date:06/29/2026 at 10:00PM OR until filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The paraeducator in this position will work directly with students in the classroom setting and assist classroom teachers in assigned tasks. The paraeducator will be responsible for carrying through prescribed instructional programs under the direct supervision of certificated staff. Other duties include adapting and making materials appropriate to instructional needs maintaining accurate records and performing other paraeducator duties as assigned by the supervisor.

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 .

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. Mustattach an unofficial transcriptproving an AA degree or equivalentto the application. Official transcripts of all levels of education including high school are 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.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. Required academic skills to assist students (i.e. knowledge in sciences language arts math reading and social studies).
2. Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
3. Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students equipment materials and facilities.
4. Must attend in-service trainings or other meetings as required as well as attend any training as directed by management.
5. Evidence of ability to assess and correct issues involving safety.
6. Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful cooperative and effective relationship with students parents staff fellow employees and management.
7. Evidence of ability to approach assigned work professionally working toward the common goal of teamwork pride in service delivery and continuous improvement
8. 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.
9. Must be able to use basic computer programs to maintain records enter timecard information and read and respond to email.
10. Must be willing to become first-aid certified if required.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

1. Recent experience working with students of diverse ethnic backgrounds
2. Able to relate effectively with children in a bilingual/bicultural setting
3. Proficient in providing supplemental reading instruction
4. Knowledge of second language acquisition effective ESL strategies and methods.
5. Able to follow directions from the supervising teacher and carry out the prescribed instructional management program.
6. Able to model appropriate behaviors and consistent intervention procedures with students.
7. Able and willing to work in a team setting
8. Able to use office equipment including keyboarding and data processing. Able to utilize a computer and basic functions.
9. Effectively communicates and develops relationships with students teachers administrators parents and the public.
10. Able to work with interruptions while balancing daily responsibilities.
11. Able to monitor student progress under teacher supervision.
12. Evidence of ability to be a self-starter.
13. Evidence of excellent attendance punctuality and dependability.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist with instruction as directed by certificated staff using developmentally appropriate activities.
2. Carry out plans and activities for students as designed by the classroom teacher
3. Work cooperatively with parents staff and students.
4. Participate in assessment activities.
5. Prepare instructional materials as requested.
6. Independently supervise playground and crosswalk duties as assigned.
7. Participate in staff in-service training meetings activities and Parent Advisory Council meetings.
8. Maintain records as necessary for efficient procedures and evaluation.
9. Act as a member of a building team in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities.
10. Participate in staff in-services.
11. Assist in the school office and health office as needed
12. Perform crosswalk supervision duties as assigned.
13. Maintain professionalism by being confidential with all school-related information.
14. Act as interpreter/translator for conferences parent meetings and written communications.
15. Assist with supervision and control of students in order to promote a safe orderly positive learning climate in and around the building.
16. Professionally accomplish all tasks. Model appropriate and healthy adult behavior.
17. Interact with people and speak in a manner that reflects community standards of politeness civility and human sensitivity.
18. Perform all other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor regarding job classification.
19. Perform all duties of the position within the scope of Kennewick School District policies and procedures including regular attendance and punctuality.

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 18-26 lbs. sit kneel and crouch twist and bend use hands to type finger handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• 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 18-26 pounds; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

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 Districts 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 - ()

Section 504 Title IX:BJ Wilson - ()

This holds 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 Districts Director of Human Resources.

For information on salary and benefits visit School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers:

Toni Neidhold Director of Human Resources

Certified/Classified ADA

Amy Martinez Assistant Director of Human Resources

Classified ADA

Kennewick School District

1000 West 4thAvenue

Kennewick WA 99336