CLPara​/SS​/Student with Disability - Horse Hills

CL23367:
Para/SS/1-1 for Student with Disability
- Horse Heaven Hills

Kennewick Horse Heaven Hills Middle School
- Kennewick, Washington Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5845151

Final date to receive applications: Jul 28, 2026 10:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position #23367: Para/SS/1-1 for Student with Disability

Location: Horse Heaven Hills Middle School

Hours: 6.5 Hours per Day, 180 Days per Year

Salary: $23.15 - $26.65 (Salary Schedules)

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

Open Date: 07/21/2026

Final date to receive applications/Close Date:07/28/2026 at 10:00PM, OR until filled.

Continuation of this position based on student/program need.

The para educator in this position will give reading instruction to students in a small group intervention room and classroom.

They will be responsible for carrying through prescribed instructional programs under the direct supervision and training of certificated staff using specific reading intervention curriculum. Other duties include adapting and making materials appropriate to instructional needs, maintaining accurate records, administering and scoring reading assessments, recess supervision, lunchroom supervision, and performing other para educator duties as assigned by the supervisor.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must have 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 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.

• Must be able to assist with catheterization and tube feeding of student.
• Required academic skills to assist students (i.e. knowledge in sciences, language arts, math, reading and social studies).
• 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 willing to become first-aid certified if required.

• Recent experience working at the elementary school level with students with academic and special needs.
• Ability to relate effectively with children.
• Cope with unpredictability; be flexible, diplomatic and cooperative.
• Demonstrate patience, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward working with elementary education students.
• Maintain composure in difficult situations.
• Value the confidential…