Paraeducator

Para educator

Manhattan USD 383 DISTRICT WIDE - Manhattan, Kansas

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Job : 5062521

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 11, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Title: Para educator

• We are looking for people who enjoy being a part of a school community and can implement educational programs for students with special needs. Your responsibilities will include reinforcing learning for students, providing positive behavior support, and implementing lesson plans to help students with disabilities. Our district is looking for creative problem-solvers who are good teammates and enjoy working with students from diverse backgrounds.
  
  We strive to work as a team to help students meet their full potential through the implementation of dynamic educational programs. This is an ideal opportunity for retirees, veterans, students, and people needing a flexible schedule. Full-time and part-time job opportunities are available.

Location: Various school locations through Manhattan and Ogden.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Successfully passing the Master Teacher Para Assessment test OR a minimum requirement of 48 college hours.
• CPR and First Aid certificates highly recommended.
• All USD 383 employees must pass a background check.

• $12.00 – $17.50/hour.
• Paraeducators assigned to district level programs are paid an additional $1/hour.
• Placement within this range is based on relevant qualifications, including prior experience, education, and applicable certifications (e.g., bachelor's degree, advanced certification, bilingual proficiency, etc.).

• Times may vary depending on the building assignment.
• Flexible hours depending on availability.
• Average workday = 7.5 hours.

• Positions available during the regular school year.
• Options for summer employment.
• New employees go through a 45-day introductory period as part of onboarding after which benefits will begin, and leave can be used.

Case Manager/Principal.

• Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.

• Support student’s Individual Education Plan (collect data, observations, etc.)
• Assist or directly carry out educational activities designed by the educator.
• Independently instruct students in all subject areas.
• Work with individual students, small groups, or the entire class at the discretion of the educator.
• Prepare materials for individual students.
• Perform assigned student supervision duties, including lunch, recess, bus, and before/after school responsibilities such as monitoring the cafeteria and playground.
• Support students who may need assistance with personal care.
• Attend in-service training (minimum of 20 hours of approved training is required and provided by USD 383).
• Respect the confidentiality and privacy of all students, parents, and staff members.
• Other duties as assigned by educator.

• Vision and dental insurance are available for employees working 17.5hours/week.
• Health is available for employees working at least 30+/week with a value of district contributions of $8,772 per year.
• Retirement Plan options available for employees working at least 17.5 hours/week.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Additional Benefits Available
  - Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, and Stroke Insurance.
• Paid sick and personal leave.
• No nights – no weekends!
• School year calendar work schedule option- be off on days your student is off.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

• The mission of Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is to prepare all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens. Our vision is to be nationally recognized for the breadth and depth of success attained by all students. USD 383 serves 7,00 students from early learning through grade 12. We have 1,800 employees.
• As an equal opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive…