Title Paraprofessional

Title Paraprofessional

Pittsburg Lakeside Elementary School - LS - Pittsburg, Kansas Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5873723

Final date to receive applications: Aug 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

This is for the 26/27 Calendar Year

Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree, two years of post-secondary education or completion of the Para Pro Exam.

Experience:

• General knowledge of basic technology.
• Experience in working with and supervising groups of children.

General Expectations:

• Experience w/ technology (i.e. word, google, excel)
• Excellent communication skills
• Adaptable & dependable
• Ability to work w/ supervisors & co-workers
• Quick learner; able to learn new skills quickly and implement
• Team player
• Reacts to change productively
• Implements effective lessons using time/materials
• Does what's best for kids
• Adheres to federal laws on confidentiality (FERPA)
• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, co-workers, and students.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform responsibilities without the necessity of close supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the school district community.
• Ability to meet attendance standards to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to maintain a generally positive attitude.

Functions and Responsibilities:

Universal USD 250 Classified Standards:

• Support the philosophy and mission of USD 250 and the value of education.
• Comply with the privacy rights of students.
• Safeguard confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Communicates pleasantly and effectively with all the members of the school district and community.
• Provide excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Ensure that all activities conform to the district, state, and federal guidelines.
• React to change positively and productively.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist teachers with providing instruction to students who have been identified as needing more intensive math and/or reading instruction.
• Assist teachers in establishing a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Appropriately operate all classroom equipment.
• Assist students with class assignments individually and in small groups.
• Tutor students as directed individually and in small groups.
• Assist teacher with small group instruction.
• Assist in monitoring student progress.
• Grade papers and assist the teacher with record keeping.
• Prepare instructional materials and supplies for use.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Physical Requirements /

Environmental Conditions:

• Level 3 - Medium Work
• Exerting 20 - 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
• Frequent sitting and/or standing.
• Occasional crawling, balancing, stooping, bending, reaching and stairs.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must be able to adapt to a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment.
• Requires lifting, moving, carrying, pulling or pushing heavy objects or materials

Position will remain open until filled

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $14.25 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Michelle Wheeler , Principal
• Lakeside Elementary School - LS
• Phone:
• Email: mwheeler