USD Grove Elementary - Instructional Paraeducator

USD #499 Spring Grove Elementary - Instructional Para educator

Location:

Galena, KS.

Starting Date: Immediately

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled.

Purpose: Assist in supervising, caring, and instructing students with special needs in regular education classrooms, resource rooms, and other special‑needs settings under the supervision of a Special Education Teacher.

Responsibilities:

• Adapt and provide accommodations for classroom activities and materials to allow special education students to participate in general education and/or resource room activities.
• Aid students in and out of the classroom (e.g., packing backpacks, note‑taking, relationship building, field trips, social skills) to support their needs and social growth.
• Assist students requiring personal care (e.g., diaper changing, potty training, lavatory, hand washing, nutrition) due to medical conditions or physical limitations.
• Participate in trainings on education strategies and specific disability education to meet state requirements.
• Collaborate with staff to provide support and information related to students’ progress per the IEP.
• Create visual aids for students with visual impairments to improve learning.
• Implement educational and behavioral programming under supervision of certified staff to develop new skills.
• Assist students with challenging or aggressive behaviors in accordance with policies and IEP.
• Instruct students in individual and group settings in academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc. to meet IEP goals.
• Maintain instructional materials and data sheets to support student progress monitoring.
• Monitor students during assigned periods in various school and community environments to ensure safety.
• Create a positive learning environment and respond to students’ individual needs.
• Work cooperatively with other paras, professionals, and community agencies.
• Safeguard confidential information and observe confidentiality requirements.
• Use appropriate behavior‑management techniques to maintain a positive climate.
• Maintain reliable attendance and adhere to work schedules.
• Observe district and interlocal policies during activities.
• Restrict cell phone usage to break and lunch times.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education/

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must complete 48 college hours or achieve a qualifying score on the Master Teacher Online Exam within the first 90 days. 20 hours of annual in‑service training required. All positions are non‑exempt, at‑will.

Experience: Job‑related experience is desired.

Clearances:

• Criminal background check.
• Health and inoculation certificate on file.

Salary: $13.50 to $13.90 per hour, based on hours worked and required training completion.

Position Type: Full‑time.

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt.

• Stephanie Melugin, Special Ed Teacher – stephanie.melugin