CL23707: Para/ISS Monitor/BE/Safety - Kamiakin

Position #23707: Para/ISS Monitor/BE/Safety
Location: Kamiakin High School
Hours: 7 Hours per Day, 180 Days per Year

Salary: $21.40 - $24.90

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

Open Date: 11/12/2026

Application Deadline/Close Date: 11/18/2026 at 10:00PM, OR until filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position will primarily involve supervising students in In-School Suspension, and Lunch Detention. It also involves maintaining the ELA Book Room, and the Science Lab Prep room as well as working as crossing guard. The paraeducator will be responsible for: maintaining a positive classroom environment; communication, data for the computer and paperwork associated with these tasks; student management; assisting the teachers and administrators with monitoring students and contacting parents; performing other job-related duties as assigned.

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.

All applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District Online at www.ksd.org.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Must have an AA degree OR 72 quarter college credits OR 48 semester college credits OR a passing score on the ETS test.
3. 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.
4. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
5. Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
6. Must pass a basic skills test.
7. Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within 30 days of hire and yearly thereafter.
8. Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. Ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.
2. Ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement.
3. 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.
4. Must be able to use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information, read and respond to email.
5. Proficiency in verbal and written skills including excellent working knowledge of correct grammar, spelling and English usage. A skills test may be given.
6. Must be willing to become first-aid certified if required.
7. Ability to provide a caring, invitational and safe atmosphere in the classroom.
8. Ability to work under pressure and with interruption while maintaining a positive attitude.
9. Ability to exercise sound judgment to organize, set priorities and initiate required tasks; assess and correct issues involving safety.
10. Ability to independently learn new procedures, processes, and use of new equipment.
11. Ability to work accurately and ability to meet deadlines.
12. Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability; Ability to be self-disciplined and a self-starter.
13. Positive recommendations and job performance evaluations.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

1. Bilingual in Spanish.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Monitor students placed in the In-School Suspension, and lunch detention.
2. Request classroom work for students who are being monitored.
3. Enter student management data into the computer for PowerSchool
4. Maintain book room inventory and accurate records for book check-in/out.
5. Assess books for damage and assign fines.
6. Maintain an organized and clean book room.
7. Work with the English Department to anticipate book check outs.
8. Clean and put away lab glassware and lab materials.
9. Prepare lab materials in advance of teacher lab needs.
10. Maintain organized lab and chemical supply room.
11. Check eyewash and emergency shower function in each classroom.
12. Help obtain lab supplies when needed and approved by department heads.
13. Monitor the crosswalk between campus and the student parking before and after school lot to ensure that students cross safely.
14. Work as a team member, sharing responsibilities and be willing to cross-train.
15. Work cooperatively with students, staff, security, and administrators.
16. Model appropriate and healthy adult behavior; interact with others in a manner that reflects school district standards of politeness, civility, and human sensitivity.
17. Perform all duties within the scope of Kennewick School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality.
18. Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
19. Attend in-service trainings or other meetings as required, as well as attend any training as directed by management.
20. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.
• Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lifting: The employee must be able to lift or move up to 18-26 pounds; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from -10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Kennewick School District's Non-Discrimination Policy

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights & Equity: Dr. Thomas Brillhart - (509) 222-5010 (Thomas.Brillhart@ksd.org)

Section 504, Title IX: BJ Wilson - (509) 222-5003 (BJ.Wilson@ksd.org)

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all education programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District.

Applicants: Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District’s Director of Human Resources.

For information on salary and benefits, visit www.ksd.org/jobs.

Kennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers:

Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources

HR@ksd.org

Certified/Classified ADA

Amy Martinez, Assistant Director of Human Resources

HR@ksd.org

Classified ADA

Kennewick School District

1000 West 4th Avenue

Kennewick, WA 99336