Special Education Paraprofessional Middle School

Job Posting  Location(s):
Hays Middle School

Employment Type:

Part Time Job Type: Special Ed Posted Date: 10/14/2026 Deadline:
Until Filled

Part Time Special Education Paraprofessional

Hays Middle School

Position Contact:

Anita Kimball-Scheve,Special Education Director

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• 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.
• Starting Pay $15.04/hr, 5:45 hrs/day Monday
  - Friday when school is in session.

• Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

• Assists and guides students to reinforce job-related skills
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Constructs, copies and distributes and use educational materials as needed.
• Assist students with disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in work based activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note:

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

• 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.

Non-exempt

Hays School District has about 3,000 students that are 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…