Speech Paraeducator

Location:

Pittsburg, Kansas (SEK Interlocal #637 SPED)

Job : 5758011

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Speech‑Language para educator role supporting a licensed Speech/Language Pathologist in instruction or therapy for students with speech, language, voice, and fluency communication disorders, monitoring progress toward IDEP objectives, and performing clerical and student assistance duties.

Students served across Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary classrooms and resource rooms; may work with mild to moderate disabilities.

• Criminal Background check
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in Central Office

Responsible to: Speech‑Language Pathologist:
District Administration; SEK 637 Administration

Experience: Job related experience desired.

Education/

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. All para‑educator positions are considered non‑exempt, at‑will positions.

• Provide therapy to a diverse range of individual or small groups of students with communication disorders; monitor practices and related activities under indirect supervision to assist in implementing, continuing, or expanding practices to raise student achievement.
• Implement and monitor instructional plans developed by the teacher and/or specialist.
• Maintain accurate daily records of student performance under supervision.
• Document student performance and progress toward meeting established goals and objectives or benchmarks and reporting the information to direct supervisor.
• Accompany students between assigned locations within the educational setting and supervise student in multiple learning environments.
• Assist with administering and scoring assessment instruments.
• Attend meetings and in‑service presentations (e.g., education strategies, specific disability education, etc.) to acquire and/or convey information relative to the job functions and meet established annual state requirements.
• Collaborate with staff to provide necessary support and information related to the student’s progress as established in the Individual Education Plan under the direction of certified staff.
• Maintain instructional materials and data sheets for availability of instructional materials and reliable information regarding student progress.
• Assist in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
• The ability to work cooperatively and demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with other paras, professionals, community agencies, and other groups.
• Assist in safeguarding confidential information and observing confidentiality requirements.
• Use appropriate behavior management techniques to maintain a positive climate for learning.
• Faithful daily attendance and adherence to work schedules.
• Observe all district and interlocal policies during activities.
• Restrict cell phone usage to break and lunch times.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the educational team.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill‑based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include adherence to safety practices, operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications, preparing and maintaining accurate records, and using district‑approved crisis intervention techniques.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand complex, multi‑step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge‑based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include instructional procedures and practices; age‑appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; stages of child development/behavior; and safe handling of blood‑borne pathogens and crisis de‑escalation techniques.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, collect data, and use basic, job‑related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing defined and similar…