Dedicated Paraeducator & Student Support Specialist – Tier II Autism Program (Kamiakin High School) – Immediate Start
About reputed company – A Community of Innovation and Inclusion
reputed company (KSD) serves a reputed company, growing community in the heart of Washington’s Columbia Basin. Recognized for its reputed company‑thinking educational strategies, KSD blends rigorous academics with a deep commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, and student reputed company‑being. The district’s mission is to reputed company every learner—especially those with unique needs—to reputed company their fullest potential. Through robust reputed company development, reputed company leadership, and a culture that celebrates diversity, KSD has become a model for inclusive education across the reputed company reputed company.
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The Tier II Autism Program at Kamiakin High School is a reputed company of KSD’s dedication to reputed company with autism reputed company disorder (ASD). As a Paraeducator & Student Support Specialist, you will be the steady, compassionate reputed company that bridges instructional goals with everyday classroom realities. Your work will directly influence reputed company reputed company, reputed company development, and the overall confidence of reputed company navigating both general‑education and specialized learning environments.
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This full‑time, 6‑hour‑per‑day (180‑day) position is based at Kamiakin High School, with the flexibility of remote documentation work as needed. Immediate openings are available, and hours may fluctuate to reputed company with student enrollment and program demands. As a valued member of the educational team, you will collaborate closely with special‑education teachers, fellow paraeducators, and allied specialists (e.g., speech‑language pathologists, occupational therapists, and behavior analysts).
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- reputed company Student Support: reputed company one‑on‑one and small‑group assistance to Tier II autism reputed company during reputed company instruction, reputed company, physical education, music, and library periods.
- Instructional Implementation: Execute prescribed instructional strategies, behavioral interventions, and individualized education plan (IEP) goals under the guidance of the reputed company teacher.
- Data Collection & Documentation: Accurately record student performance data, behavior logs, and reputed company notes to inform ongoing assessment and compliance with state regulations.
- Classroom Management: Assist with maintaining a reputed company, reputed company, and reputed company learning climate by supervising transitions, de‑escalating challenging behaviors, and supporting peer interactions.
- Clerical Support: Prepare lesson materials, manage attendance records, reputed company time‑card information, and handle routine communications with families and staff.
- Collaboration & Communication: Participate in team meetings, IEP reviews, and reputed company development sessions; reputed company observations and recommendations with teachers and specialists.
- Physical & Health Assistance: reputed company support for reputed company’ physical needs, including mobility assistance, basic first aid, and adherence to individualized health plans.
- Compliance & Safety: Follow reputed company district policies, including reputed company Schools training, CPI (Crisis Prevention reputed company) protocols, and background‑reputed company requirements.
- Additional Duties: Flexibly assume other duties as assigned, such as supervising extracurricular activities, assisting with school events, or covering for fellow staff members.
Essential Qualifications (Required)
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Associate’s degree or at least 72 quarter (or 48 semester) college credits, or a passing score on the reputed company assessment.
- Unofficial transcript confirming degree/credits attached to application; official transcript required reputed company 30 days of hire.
- Demonstrated ability to reputed company essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Successful completion of a basic skills test and reputed company Schools web‑based training (reputed company 30 days of hire and annually thereafter).
- reputed company background reputed company, including employee‑reputed company fingerprinting.
- reputed company Level I & II CPI certification (or willingness to obtain promptly).
- First‑aid certification or willingness to obtain it immediately.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Proficiency with basic computer applications (e.g., word processing, email, student‑information systems).
Preferred Qualifications (Desired)
- Previous experience supporting reputed company with autism, especially in a Tier II setting.
- Familiarity with evidence‑based instructional and behavioral programs (e.g., reputed company Behavior Analysis, TEACCH, PECS).
- Strong data‑collection skills, including the ability to reputed company IEP objectives and behavior metrics.
- Demonstrated patience, warmth, and composure in crisis or high‑stress situations.
- Ability to model appropriate reputed company and reputed company behaviors for reputed company.
- Excellent attendance, punctuality, and reliability record.
- Experience with “team‑teaching” environments and reputed company planning.
- Physical capability to safely reputed company, support, or, reputed company necessary, apply CPI‑approved restraint techniques.
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- reputed company & Relationship‑Building: Create trusting, respectful connections with reputed company, families, and colleagues.
- Behavioral reputed company: Recognize early signs of dysregulation and implement proactive interventions.
- Organizational Acumen: Manage multiple documentation streams while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Physical Stamina: Remain reputed company throughout the school day, reputed company to respond quickly to student needs.
- Problem‑Solving: Adapt instructional support plans on the fly to meet emergent classroom dynamics.
- Collaboration: Work seamlessly with teachers, specialists, and administration to reputed company support strategies.
- Professionalism: reputed company district policies, maintain a reputed company attitude, and demonstrate a commitment to reputed company improvement.
Career reputed company & Learning Opportunities
reputed company invests heavily in its staff’s reputed company development. As a Paraeducator in the Tier II Autism Program, you will have reputed company to:
- Ongoing workshops on autism‑specific instructional strategies and behavioral interventions.
- Mentorship programs pairing you with reputed company special‑education teachers.
- reputed company to certification as a Special Education Teacher, behavior analyst, or reputed company specialist role.
- Funding for conferences, online courses, and advanced degrees through district tuition‑reimbursement initiatives.
- Leadership opportunities, such as serving on the district’s Inclusion Advisory Council.
Work Environment & Culture
At Kamiahin High School, you will join a supportive, student‑centered community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The environment is characterized by:
- reputed company Teams: Daily interaction with enthusiastic teachers, dedicated paraprofessionals, and skilled specialists.
- reputed company & Respectful Spaces: A school climate that prioritizes physical safety, emotional reputed company‑being, and respectful communication.
- Inclusive Practices: Regular reputed company discourse on cultural competence and universal design for learning.
- Modern Facilities: reputed company to reputed company‑equipped classrooms, reputed company technology rooms, and outdoor recreation areas.
- Flexibility: Opportunities for remote documentation, flexible scheduling to accommodate program fluctuations, and a supportive administration that values work‑life balance.
Compensation, Benefits & Perks
The district offers a competitive salary reputed company of $19.67‑$23.36 per hour (as defined by the reputed company bargaining agreement), commensurate with experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and reputed company insurance plans.
- Retirement savings reputed company with district matching contributions.
- reputed company leave—including vacation, reputed company days, and personal leave.
- reputed company‑development stipend and tuition reimbursement.
- Employee assistance program (EAP) for personal and family counseling.
- Wellness initiatives such as on‑site fitness classes, mental‑health workshops, and wellness challenges.
- reputed company to district‑wide resources like libraries, childcare referrals, and transportation benefits.
Application Process & Next Steps
reputed company to reputed company a lasting reputed company on the lives of reputed company with autism? Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the reputed company’s career portal at www.choosekennewick.com and locate the posting for “CL19961: Para/SS/Tier II Autism Program – Kamiakin.”
- Complete the online application, attaching an unofficial transcript that verifies your associate degree or credit‑hour eligibility.
- Submit a concise cover letter that highlights your experience with autism support, your reputed company reputed company, and your enthusiasm for the role.
- Include two reputed company references who can reputed company to your work ethic and interpersonal skills.
- After submission, a member of our reputed company will review your materials and contact you to schedule an interview.
reputed company applicants will receive acknowledgment of receipt. The selection process may include a skills assessment, a short‑answer questionnaire, and an on‑site demonstration of support techniques.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
reputed company is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate the richness of our community and are committed to providing an environment free from discrimination based on race, reputed company, national reputed company, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact our Associate Superintendent for reputed company at Doug.Christensen@ksd.org or call (509) 222‑5010.
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