Elementary Paraprofessional

Elementary Paraprofessional

The Columbus School District has an elementary paraprofessional opening for the 2026-27 school year. A job description for the position can be found below:

Purpose: The Classroom Paraprofessional assists the instructor in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. To accomplish these tasks, the he/she works closely with the staff and administration of USD 493.

Responsible to: Principal

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Kansas driver's license.
• Must have at least 48 college hours or pass a paraprofessional assessment test.
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the central office.

Essential Functions:

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Monitor students effectively in a wide range of settings.
• Assist in facilitating the personal, social and intellectual development of students.
• Assist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Effectively use technology and equipment as required.
• Support the value of education.
• Support the philosophy and mission of the school district.
• Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
• Occasionally requires the ability to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasionally requires the ability to stoop, bend and reach.
• Requires the ability to occasionally travel.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors year round.
• Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

General Responsibilities:

• Assist in the instruction and supervision of students.
• Observe, record and report student behavior and progress.
• Assist students with remedial work.
• Tutor students as directed.
• Assist with small group and individual instruction.
• Assist students in games and in the proper use of playground equipment.
• Use appropriate behavior management techniques to maintain a positive climate for learning.
• Motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
• Set high expectations for student achievement and behavior.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with others.
• Assist in providing for the special physical needs of students.
• Escort/transport students to and from various school facilities.
• Provide mealtime supervision or various other supervision as needed.
• Grade papers and assist with record keeping.
• Take attendance and record absences.
• Prepare instructional materials and supplies for use.
• Assist in the maintenance and inventory of materials.
• Work effectively with students, teachers, parents, community agencies and other groups.
• Adhere to confidentiality guidelines.
• Immediately report accidents, assaults, and destruction of property and abusive behavior to the instructor and principal.
• Adhere to all district and cooperative health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Other duties as assigned by the principal which are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications of the position.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the USD 493 Board of Education's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.