CLPara​/SS​/Tier II Autism Program - Hawthorne

Starting Date: Immediately

Position #23263: Para/SS/Tier II Autism Program

Location: Hawthorne Elementary School

Hours: 6 Hours per Day, 180 Days per Year

Salary: $22.61 - $26.02 per hour

Earn up to $.60/hour extra, based on the number of college-level credits you have earned.

Open Date: 06/11/2026

Final date to receive applications: 06/17/2026 at 10:00 PM, or until filled.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Implement prescribed strategies for behavioral interventions.
• Assist in supervision and control of students to promote a safe, orderly, positive learning climate.
• Complete required paperwork accurately 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.

• 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.
• Demonstrate ability to assess and correct safety issues.
• Establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff and management.
• Approach assigned work professionally, focusing on teamwork, service pride, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate sufficient command of English to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents, district staff and other concerned parties.
• Use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information and read/respond to email.
• Be first aid certified or willing to acquire training promptly.
• Physically able to supervise Tier II Autism students during recess and PE/musical classes.

• Proficiency in word processing and computer use.
• Experience working with students with Autism.
• Knowledge of prescribed instructional and behavioral management programs.
• Knowledge of intervention procedures and data collection.
• Ability to model appropriate behaviors and provide consistent interventions.
• Patience and warmth in working with students; remains calm during crisis.
• Capability to monitor multiple students and respond quickly with good judgment.
• Maintain documentation of student IEP goals and objectives.
• Physically capable of holding/restraining students using CPI techniques.
• Positive performance evaluations and recommendations.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, dependability, self-discipline, and initiative.
• Experience in team teaching situations.
• Ability to:
  • cope with unpredictability;
  • be flexible, diplomatic, and cooperative with varied demands;
  • demonstrate patience, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude toward working with students with behavior disorders and other disabling conditions;
  • maintain composure in difficult situations;
  • communicate effectively and work with a variety of people.

• Mobility: Regularly required to stand, walk for prolonged periods, push/pull up to 50 lbs., sit, kneel, crouch, twist, and bend.
• Sense: Required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds; to use vision and other senses for communication and safety.
• Lifting: Must lift or move up to 50 lbs., and up to 100 lbs. with help; lift overhead.

• Physical Hazards: Work outdoors over a range of temperatures, may be exposed to wet/humid conditions; moderate noise level.

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or use of a service animal.