Paraeducator - SLP

Position Type:
Classified/Para educator

Date Posted:
6/15/2026

Location:
Barnes Elementary

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position: Para-SLP

Location: Barnes Elementary School

Position Details: 6.25 hrs/day, 8:30am to 3:15pm; 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.

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 instruct and manage an individual and/or groups of students on assigned tasks and in implementation of the communication program
• To complete required/requested paperwork (e.g. Medicaid billing logs, meeting notifications, special education forms) in a timely manner
• Actively participate in the student screening process and in the implementation of the communication program of special needs students
• To assist the SLP team in maintaining necessary records
• 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:

• Preferred training in CPI
• Demonstrated awareness and appreciation of diversity among individual students and the ability to set appropriate
• Previous experience working with students with communication disorders as well as a background in language acquisition and speech development preferred
• Demonstrated ability to model and distinguish clear and appropriate speech and language
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with staff, parents and students with disabilities
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, flexible, and work independently toward assigned duties
• Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures
• Demonstrated ability to chart, graph and maintain student progress data records
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information appropriately and ethically
• Ability to efficiently operate common office equipment such as copier, computer, etc.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Willingness to take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Must be a "self-motivator" toward assigned duties
• Willingness to participate in professional development activities, i.e. classroom team meetings, in-service offerings, local workshops and clinical/educational conferences
• Demonstrated ability to accept and follow through with changes suggested by staff and/or administrators when needed
• Must be able to communicate effectively (e.g. ask questions, state concerns, share information) both verbally and in written work.
• Follow treatment plans as prescribed by SLP and notify SLP as soon as possible if the treatment does not appear to meet stated student needs
• Neat, clean personal appearance; work apparel should be appropriate for a professional and safe work environment
• Must be able to provide own transportation as travel to different school sites may be required

EDUCATION:

• Be at least eighteen years of age, hold a high school diploma and/or equivalent, AND must meet at least one of the following options:

hold an AA degree or higher from an accredited college or university; OR

have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits - all at a 100 level or above at an accredited college or university; OR

received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service (ETS) para educator assessment OR

have completed an apprenticeship as a para educator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council

• Must complete training on the Fundamental Course of Study within the timelines described in RCW 28A.413.070 in years that the program is funded by the legislature

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform all other duties as assigned

BARGAINING UNIT AFFILIATION:

• Public School Employees of Kelso Chapter #1 (PSE
  1)

RESPONSIBLE TO:

• School Principal/Director of Special Programs

Kelso School District #458 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in any…