Paraeducator - SpEd-LEEP

Position Type:

Classified/Para educator

Date Posted:

6/8/2026

Location:

Kelso High School

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Position Details: 6.5 hrs/day, 7:30am to 2:30pm; 191 days/year.

Potential reduction hours due to Wednesday early release, early dismissals for parent conferences, holidays, and last day of school; reduction hours subject to change. Job assignment and/or building assignment are subject to change based on program needs determined by the district.

Pay Range: PSE 1 Salary Schedule

Benefits:
This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance in accordance with the School Employee Benefits Board rules and regulations. Information about benefits offered can be found HERE. Paid time off and other benefits are offered in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 found HERE.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* To assist the special education teacher in maintaining necessary records

* Undertake with the timely submission of IEPs and progress reports and documentation of provision of services related to an IEP

* Assist in daily hygiene activities, including personal care (toileting, grooming etc.) for students with disabilities, if needed

* Supervise students in the cafeteria, classroom, on school grounds and in the community as needed

* Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

* Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies

* Must have regular and consistent attendance

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students and the ability to set appropriate expectations for individual students

* Must possess valid first aid and CPR cards (or obtain upon employment) and be willing to keep cards current

* Must possess valid CPI training (or obtain upon employment)

* Previous experience or training in working with students with disabilities preferred

* Must have physical ability to lift, position and/or transfer students (with assistance as may be required) up to 21 years of age

* Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with teachers, parents and students with disabilities

* Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and be able to project a positive, friendly and caring attitude toward others

* Demonstrated ability and willingness to participate in activities and responsibilities as assigned by the classroom teacher

* Demonstrated ability to work independently under the direction of the classroom teacher, while accepting direction and constructive criticism

* Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters appropriately and et