Behavior Support Paraeducator

SEK Interlocal #637 SPED SEKInterlocal #637, Pittsburg Ks
- Pittsburg, Kansas Open in Google Maps

SEK Interlocal #637 SPED SEKInterlocal #637, Pittsburg Ks
- Pittsburg, Kansas Open in Google Maps

Job : 5972695

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Behavior Support Para educator

Position locations vary:
Pittsburg, Columbus, and Girard primarily

Purpose:

The job of the Behavior Support Para educator was established to provide direct, one-on-one support to students with severe behavioral challenges as a result of their disability in a self-contained or special day school setting. They implement individualized education plans and behavioral intervention plans, monitor student behavior, collect data and report, and teach functional and academic skills, all under the direct supervision of the special education teacher, school psychologist, and/or Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Please note:

The selected candidate will complete a seven-week probationary and training period to allow for initial training and implementation of the position’s job duties. During the first five weeks of on-the-job training, the employee will be paid at the Program Para rate of $14.50 per hour. A review will be conducted at five weeks, with a final review at seven weeks to assess performance, progress, and overall fit with the expectations of the position.

Upon successful completion of the seven-week probationary period and satisfactory performance of the required job duties, the employee’s pay rate will increase to the agreed upon rate for this position.

Responsible to: Special Education Teacher; SEK 637 Administration

Experience: Job-related experience is desired but not required

Education/

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must have 48 college hours or a qualifying score on the Master Teacher Online Exam within the first 90 days of employment, and 20 hours per year of in-service training are required. This position is considered a non-exempt, at-will position. 40-hour Behavior Analysis training completed prior to employment is preferred, but willing to train and provide for the right individual.

Clearances: (Required upon offer of/and acceptance of employment)

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

FLSA Status :
Non-Exempt

Wages: Based on hourly rate, number of days worked, and completion of required trainings (9-month school calendar)

Essential Functions:

• Implements behavioral plans for students as designed by the IEP team for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education students’ needs and providing a safe, predictable, and consistent environment under the direction of certified staff.
• Assist students with challenging and/or aggressive behaviors.
• Implements education and behavioral programming under the supervision of the classroom certified staff for the purpose of developing new skills for students.
• Collects data on student progress and behavior to track improvement and make necessary adjustments.
• Adapts and provides accommodations of classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing an opportunity for special education students to actively participate in the general curriculum.
• Aids students in and out of the classroom (e.g., packing backpacks, note-taking, relationship building, field trips, social skills, etc.) for the purpose of providing assistance to students’ needs, including social, emotional, and behavioral growth.
• Occasionally assists students requiring support in addressing personal care needs due to medical and/or mental health conditions, and/or physical limitations (e.g., changing clothing, toileting, lifting of students and/or equipment, etc.) for the purpose of allowing students to function in the school environment.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g., behavioral de-escalation and management, trauma-informed strategies, CPR, instructional and educational strategies, specific disability education, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and effectively implementing skills relative to the job functions and meeting established annual State Training requirements.
• Collaborates with a variety of staff for the purpose of providing necessary support and information related to the student’s progress as established in the Individual Education Plan and Behavioral…