Para/BE - Southridge

Position #23243: Para/BE
Location: Southridge High School
Hours: 6 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: 06/03/2026

Application Deadline/Close Date: 06/09/2026 at 10:00PM, OR until filled.

This position will begin with the 2026-2027 school year. New hires may attend paid training days in August.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The person in this position will work directly with students in the Southridge High School classroom and other school settings. The paraeducator is responsible for carrying through prescribed instructional programs under the direction of certificated staff. Other duties will include adapting and making materials appropriate to instructional needs, participating in recess, lunch, and/or crosswalk duty, and performing other 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 the 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. 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. First Aid/CPR certified within 30 days of employment.
8. Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within 30 days of hire and yearly thereafter.
9. Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. Successful experience working with elementary aged children.
2. Demonstrated experience using computers and technology applications including Windows software.
3. Evidence of flexibility and adaptability.
4. Evidence of a strong academic background in content areas of reading, writing and math.
5. Evidence of ability to communicate effectively and work with a variety of people.
6. Ability to supervise children during lunch and on the playground which includes develop appropriate games and activities for young children.
7. Positive evaluations and recommendations.
8. Evidence of excellent attendance, punctuality and dependability.
9. Evidence of ability to be self-disciplined and a self-starter.
10. Ability to work with all children within the school setting, regardless of abilities and cultural background.
11. Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
12. Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
13. Must attend in-service trainings or other meetings as required, as well as attend any training as directed by management.
14. Evidence of ability to assess and correct issues involving safety.
15. Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. Must be able to use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information and read and respond to email.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• Experience working with home schooled students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist in the classrooms under teacher direction, using developmentally appropriate activities
2. Prepare instructional materials as requested
3. Supervise playground, lunchroom and crosswalk duties as requested using appropriate safety measures.
4. Lead organized activities and games during recess and playtime.
5. Assist with first-aid as needed.
6. Maintain records as directed.
7. Assist in supervision and control of students in order to promote a safe, orderly and positive learning climate.
8. Maintain a professional and confidential relationship with all students and families and their records.
9. Communicate as needed with supervisor and other staff regarding work or student related issues.
10. Perform all duties of the position within the scope of Kennewick School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality.
11. Perform all other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret educational materials. Ability to write business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, staff and parents.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimal numbers. Ability to calculate percentages, discounts, proportions, area, circumference, and volume.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.

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 arm.

• 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 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 - View phone number on click.appcast.io (View email address on click.appcast.io)


Section 504, Title IX: BJ Wilson - View phone number on click.appcast.io (View email address on click.appcast.io)

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.

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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 4th Avenue


Kennewick, WA 99336