CLPara​/SS​/Tier II Autism Program – Vista

Job Description

Position #22748:
Para/SS/Tier II Autism Program
Posting Dates: 11/24/2025 — 12/02/2025 (Or Until Filled)

Location:

Vista Elementary School

Hours:

6 Hours per Day, 180 Days per Year. This position is based on student/program need. Hours may increase or decrease as necessary.

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have an AA degree OR 72 quarter college credits OR 48 semester college credits OR a passing score on the ETS test.
• 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.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
• Must pass a basic skills test.
• Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within 30 days of hire and yearly thereafter.
• Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.
• CPI training must be obtained at the next available opportunity. Level I and II required.

• Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Must attend in-service trainings or other meetings as required, as well as attend any training as directed by management.
• Evidence of ability to assess and correct issues involving safety.
• Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must be able to use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information and read and respond to email.
• Must be first aid certified or be willing to acquire first aid training as soon as possible.
• Physical ability and willingness to supervise students in Tier II Autism and general education students at recess and during PE and music classes.

• Evidence of proficiency in word processing and computer use.
• Successful working experience with students with Autism.
• Knowledge of prescribed instructional and behavioral management programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of intervention procedures with students and data collection.
• Evidence of ability to model appropriate behaviors and to provide consistent intervention procedures with students.
• Evidence of patience and warmth in working with students and able to remain calm in crisis.
• Evidence of ability to be aware of several students involved in varying activities and the ability to respond quickly and with good judgment as appropriate.
• Ability to maintain ongoing documentation of student IEPs goals and objectives.
• Physically able to hold and/or restrain students as needed using CPI techniques.
• Positive performance evaluations and recommendations.
• Evidence of excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability; evidence of the ability to be self-disciplined and a self-starter.
• Successful experience in “team teaching” situations.
• Demonstrate:
• Cope with unpredictability
• Be flexible, diplomatic and cooperative with the varied demands of the position
• Demonstrate patience, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward working students with behavior disorders and other disabling conditions
• Maintain composure in difficult situations
• Communicate effectively and work with a variety of people.

• Provide direct support to special education students in the Tier II Autism program.
• Provide support for physical/health needs of students as required.
• Assist teachers with needed clerical or instructional tasks.
• Assist with data collection.
• Will implement prescribed strategies for behavioral interventions.
• Assist in supervision and control of students in order to promote a safe, orderly, positive learning climate.
• Complete required paperwork with accuracy and efficiency to maintain compliance with state and school district regulations.
• Assist specialists (P.E., Music, Library) in supervision of special education students as required.
• Supervise students during recess times within the school day.
• Perform all duties of the position within the scope of Kennewick School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Mobility:
  Regularly required to stand, walk for prolonged periods, push or pull up to 50 lbs., sit, kneel, crouch, twist, bend, type, handle, feel; and reach with hands and arm. May be required to move quickly in an…