Para School Psych

Job Description

Starting Date:
Aug 7, 2026

Position:
Para educator
- School Psychologist

Will consider part-time applicants. 3 psych para positions available.

Salary: USD 497

Job

Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled

Posted:
Jun 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

FTE: 1.0

Hours per day: 8.0

Days per year: 186

Purpose Statement

The job of Para educator
- School Psychologist is done for the purpose(s) of providing support to assigned School Psychologist(s), ensuring compliance with special education procedural requirements, and providing information and/or direction as may be requested.

• Assist the school psychologist in maintaining procedural compliance including applicable timeline dates for IEP's for the purpose of meeting local, state, and federal regulations.
• Complete SPED paperwork utilizing the district's IEP software system for the purpose of maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
• Confers with teachers/specialists and participates in team meetings for the purpose of assisting the school psychologist in the special education process.
• Gather assessment data (e.g. record reviews and observations, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining special education evaluations.
• Maintains student files/records as appropriate for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing reliable information.
• Participates in in-service workshops and training for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information related to job functions.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. copying, updating IEP documents, printing, student records, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the school psychologist, ensuring up-to-date reference trail and/or providing necessary records/materials.
• Prepares written materials for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Schedule meeting(s) for the school psychologist with parents and/or school staff for the purpose of arranging required Evaluation and Reevaluation meetings.
• Summarize, record, and distribute special education meeting notes for the purpose of maintaining a compilation of discussions and decisions from meetings.

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Skills:

operating standard office equipment; preparing and maintaining accurate records; using pertinent software applications.

Knowledge: basic math (fractions, percents, ratios); reading manuals; writing documents following prescribed formats; understanding multi-step written and oral instructions; concepts of grammar and punctuation; office software; business telephone etiquette.

Abilities: scheduling activities; gathering and collating data; working with diverse individuals and groups; problem solving; maintaining confidentiality; communication with diverse groups; adapting to changing work priorities; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; establishing effective working relationships; adhering to district policies; regular attendance.

Experience:

Job related experience is desired.

Education:

Targeted, job related education with study in job-related area.

Equivalency:
High School Diploma/GED. Paraeducators working in a Title I building (or district wide) require a minimum of 48 college credit hours, OR successful completion of a state approved Para educator Assessment.

20 hours in-service annually.

Kansas Bureau of Investigation clearance required.

Kansas Department of Children and Families clearance required.

Physical Exam/TB Screening.

Non Exempt. Approval Date: 07/01/26. Salary Range: $20 to $20 per Hour.

• Shelia Smith, Director, Special Education
• Phone: