Special Education Paraprofessional Hays

Special Education Paraprofessional (#78) Hays High

Job Posting : 338 |
Location(s): Hays High School |
Employment Type: Part Time |
Posted Date: 02/16/2026 |
Deadline: Until Filled

Position Contact:

Shawn Henderson, Building Principal

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Sped Para educator

Hours:

Up to 5:45 hours per day, Monday
- Friday when school is in session.

Compensation: $14.04 per hour

Hays School District has about 3,000 students enrolled in a high school, middle school, four elementary schools, and an alternative school. The staff of Unified School District No. 489 are recognized throughout Kansas and across the nation as leaders in educational excellence. Hays Public Schools enjoy tremendous support from the community. Through this support, USD 489 is able to offer programs like all-day, kindergarten, the smallest class sizes in the state for districts our size, and a longer school year.

An extensive special education program serves children with special needs. Early childhood programs serve children and their families in a three-county area from before-birth to age six. Technology, throughout the district, is used to supplement and strengthen the instructional program. The most noticeable aspect of our technology is in our ratio of students to computers. At Hays High and the middle schools it is 1:1;

and 2:1 in the elementary schools.

While doing an excellent job on the test score race, the staff continues to seek to develop the creativity, curiosity, and problem solving skills of students as well. The challenges of the future are best dealt with by applying creativity and foresight to a solid foundation. We are equipped at USD 489.

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

• 100% District paid Basic Life Insurance policy ($10,000)
• Voluntary Life
• KPERS
  - State of Kansas Retirement