ParaEducator; Part Time

Para Educator (Part Time)

Job : 4926487

Final date to receive applications: May 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re‑Posted: Apr 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Title: Para educator

Hourly Rate: $14 Per Hour

Benefit Package: According to district classified employee policies.

Duration of Work Agreement: Approx. 177 days

Shift: Varies

Reports to: Supervising Teacher

The purpose of the Para educator position is to assist the special education and general education instructors in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. To accomplish these tasks, the paraprofessional works closely with the assigned staff and building administration.

• High school diploma or GED
• Criminal history records from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation
• Pass a drug & health screen

• Support the philosophy of the classroom, including daily routines, and contribute to instruction of students.
• Follow directions of the supervising teacher and take initiative to assist when needed.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with others.
• Promote positive self‑concept and demonstrate sensitivity in relating to students.
• Understand and follow procedures of the local education agency concerning special education as they pertain to Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Monitor student progress, including the administration of appropriate assessments, to support the data collection process.
• Use appropriate behavior management techniques to maintain a positive climate for learning.
• Motivate students through effective communication and evaluate feedback.
• Demonstrate flexibility in the educational environment by completing daily duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.
• Demonstrate the ability to physically transfer students, once trained in proper techniques of up to 50 lbs., to support student safety.
• Implement, under the supervision of the supervising teacher, individualized instructional programs, including the support of proper hygiene (e.g. changing, dressing, assisting with feeding, assisting with toileting), for the purpose of reinforcing learning concepts.
• Provide support during community activities including, but not limited to, swimming, bowling, grocery shopping, job coaching, and field trips that may require extensive walking, for the purpose of supporting the educational opportunities for students.
• Complete professional development requirements and reports in a timely fashion.
• Comply with the assigned district’s policies, rules, and regulations to include maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintain MANDT training certification (if applicable) for the purpose of supporting student safety in the learning environment.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the educational team.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Skills are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include preparing and maintaining accurate records; adhering to safety practices; and safe and effective performance of hands‑on physical therapy interventions.

Knowledge is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include principles of physical therapy; health standards and hazards; safety practices and procedures; and age and/or developmentally appropriate activities.

Ability is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a…