2026-27 Non-Continuing #1 Bilingual Paraeducator

JOB DESCRIPTION / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This position will involve working as a paraeducator to tutor and assist bilingual students at the middle school level. The position may include recess and/or crosswalk duty, providing clerical assistance, and performing other job-related duties as assigned including diapering (for an increased rate of pay). All duties of the position will be performed within the scope of Kiona-Benton City School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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.

1. High School diploma or GED required for employment and must have passed a PRAXIS test, 72 college credits above 100 level, or an AA degree for paraeducator placement. AA degree preferred.

2. Bilingual in English/Spanish required.

3. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to be flexible, diplomatic and cooperative; follow the teacher’s directions; model appropriate behavior; demonstrate patience, enthusiasm and a positive attitude toward working with students with disabling conditions; maintain composure in difficult situations; value the confidential nature of sensitive student information.

4. Physically able to lift 50-75 lbs as required.

5. Successful experience working with school-aged children required and have positive evaluations/documentation for school experience.

6. Successful experience at recess duty desirable.

7. Demonstrated clerical skills, training and/or experience in using computers and other technology applications.

8. Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in assisting students in computer lab.

9. Ability to be flexible with the varied demands of the position.

10. Ability to communicate effectively and work with a variety of people.

11. Ability to follow directions in all situations.

12. Willingness to work with all children within the school regardless of abilities and in 1:1 settings.

13. Willingness to support and promote the classroom teachers and to maintain a warm and friendly relationship with those teachers.

14. Must be able and available to work Monday-Friday.

15. Positive evaluations and recommendations required.

16. Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

1. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit, crouch or kneel, bend and twist, and talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee may be required to physically move quickly while performing student supervision duties.

2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be assigned to work in outside weather/environmental conditions, and may be exposed to weather/environmental extremes, including wet and/or humid conditions, cold, heat, and allergens.

BENEFITS: Information can be located at https://www.kibesd.org/human resources.

SPECIFIC DETAILS:

Monday-Friday 7 hours per day.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

In-District staff must apply online or submit a letter of interest by 3:00 p.m. on or before the position closing date or until filled.

Out-of-District applicants must also complete an online application and provide all required documentation. All hires are subject to a satisfactory criminal background check.

The Kiona-Benton City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kiona-Benton City School District does not discriminate on the basis of 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 the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to the School District's Title IX Officer, Title II and Section 504 Coordinator, the District's Special Services Director, at 1105 Dale Ave., Benton City, WA 99320; contact number (509)588-2024. A copy of the district's appeal/grievance procedure is available upon request from the District Office (WAC 392-190-060). Verification of identity, United States work authorization, and Washington State Patrol/Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint process must be completed before employment commences (pursuant to RCW 28A.400) Candidate selected will be employed on a temporary basis subject to completion of the background check.