Life Skills Paraeducator; CES Job Colwich Kansas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Life Skills Para educator (CES)
Location: Colwich

Job Title

Life Skills Para educator (CES)

School

Colwich Elementary School, Maize USD 266, Maize, KS

Start Date

January 5, 2024

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Summary

Do you want to make a difference in the life of a student? Colwich Elementary is seeking caring, consistent, adult para educators to join our team. Paraeducators work closely with teachers to provide extra support to students in the classrooms and throughout the school environment.

Perks of Working for Maize USD 266

School schedule paras work when students are in session along with a couple of additional days.
Holidays off: enjoy a week at Thanksgiving, two weeks around Christmas, and Spring Break.
Paid Leave: 12 sick days and 4 personal days a year.
Benefits:
Working more than 25 hours per week makes you eligible for subsidized health care.
Retirement: employees working more than 630 hours a year participate in the KPERS retirement plan.

Qualifications

Pass a background check.
Have a current TB test.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Are strong team players.
Possess basic computer and math skills.
Must enjoy a fast‑pace environment.
Can spend 80% of their day standing and 20% walking.
Maintain regular and acceptable attendance/punctuality.

Essential Functions

Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and materials to support and reinforce classroom objectives while working under the direction of the licensed staff member.

Attends a variety of meetings (e.g., staff meetings, in‑services, workshops, first aid, CPI, emergency procedures, etc.) to acquire and convey information relative to job functions.

Communicates with a variety of individuals (e.g., supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, etc.) supporting the implementation of IEP objectives and evaluation of student progress.

Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance (e.g., diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) to meet immediate health care needs while developing children’s daily living activities and behavioral skills.

Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students and helps students maintain personal hygiene.

Documents student’s daily activities (e.g., behavior, completed assignments, on and off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student’s hourly activities.

Evaluates situations involving students interacting with others (e.g., staff, students, etc.) for the purpose of taking action and providing referral for resolution.

Implements behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions to reinforce learning concepts.

Maintains a variety of documents, files, and records (e.g., daily log, reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing written reference and recording progress toward IEP goals and objectives.

Models desired behaviors (e.g., conversation, manners, cleaning activities, listening, everyday interactions, etc.) for students.

Monitors student’s daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g., class schedule, toileting, medication, appetite, etc.) and maintains a safe and positive learning environment.

Provides academic support to students (e.g., reading, writing, verbal skills, etc.) and supports the implementation of IEP goals, assisting in adapting to mainstream classrooms, and ensuring student success.

Remains with students at all times ensuring the safety of students, removes students when necessary, and de‑escalates situations outside the classroom.

Reports incidents (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse, bullying, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive learning environment, and adhering to State Law and school policies as a mandated reporter.

Responds to emergency situations to resolve immediate safety concerns.

Restrains students in certain circumstances (e.g., out of control student, violent student, etc.) to maintain a safe environment.

Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the school.

Other Information

Success at this role requires dedication to student well‑being, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage a physically demanding schedule.

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