Alternative Education Support Para

USD 265 - Goddard Public Schools; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Goddard Academy in Kansas is seeking an Alternative Education Support Para to provide instructional, behavioral, technological, and operational support for students and staff in an alternative education setting. The role involves flexible classroom support, virtual learning, student supervision, media and communications, and In-School Suspension (ISS).

This position works with admins, teachers, counselors, and staff to promote student success in a safe, engaging environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Meet Kansas State Board of Education requirements for paraprofessionals.
• Ability to work effectively with students exhibiting academic, behavioral, and emotional needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computers, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified staff with classroom instruction and student learning activities.
• Provide individual and small-group academic support.
• Reinforce instructional concepts and classroom expectations.
• Encourage student engagement and positive participation.
• Support behavior intervention strategies consistent with district and school expectations.
• Supervise students online or in person and monitor progress.
• Assist in creating school newsletters, promotional materials, flyers, presentations, and digital communications.
• Capture photographs and videos of school activities for district-approved communications.
• Assist with maintaining the school's website and social media platforms in accordance with district guidelines.
• Support staff with technology integration and basic troubleshooting.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication

Working knowledge of computers

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Educational technology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13649967

The Alternative Education Support Para provides instructional, behavioral, technological, and operational support to students and staff at Goddard Academy. This position is designed to meet the unique needs of an alternative education setting by providing flexible support in classrooms, virtual learning environments, student supervision, media and communications, and In-School Suspension (ISS). The employee works collaboratively with administrators, teachers, counselors, and support staff to promote student success while maintaining a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Meet Kansas State Board of Education requirements for paraprofessionals.
• Ability to work effectively with students exhibiting academic, behavioral, and emotional needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computers, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and educational technology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred

• Associate degree or higher.
• Experience working in alternative education or at-risk student programs.
• Experience supervising students in structured settings.
• Experience with virtual learning platforms.
• Experience with graphic design, photography, video editing, website management, or social media communications.

Instructional Support

• Assist certified staff with classroom instruction and student learning activities.
• Provide individual and small-group academic support.
• Reinforce instructional concepts and classroom expectations.
• Encourage student engagement and positive participation.
• Support behavior intervention strategies consistent with district and school expectations.

Virtual Learning Support

• Supervise students participating in online or virtual coursework.
• Assist students with logging into learning platforms and navigating instructional software.
• Monitor student progress and communicate concerns to teachers and administrators.
• Encourage accountability, organization, and successful completion of coursework.

Media and School Communications

• Assist in creating school newsletters, promotional materials, flyers, presentations, and digital communications.
• Capture photographs and videos of school activities for district-approved communications.
• Assist with maintaining the schools website and social media platforms in accordance with district guidelines.
• Support staff with technology integration and basic troubleshooting.

In-School Suspension (ISS)

• Supervise students assigned to ISS.
• Ensure students remain engaged in assigned academic work.
• Maintain appropriate documentation regarding attendance, behavior, and work completion.
• Communicate student concerns to administration.

Student Supervision

• Supervise students during arrival, dismissal, lunch, passing periods, and other assigned activities.
• Assist with maintaining a safe and orderly campus.