Paraprofessional

Great Bend Unified School District 428; Polska; On-site; PLN 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton County Special Services seeks a dedicated paraprofessional to assist certified staff in classrooms, helping students meet instructional goals and participate fully in school activities. You will reinforce reading and math, supervise small groups, assist with assessments, communicate with parents as directed, and support students with special needs while maintaining confidentiality and safety.

Travel between schools may be required; the role emphasizes teamwork with teachers and

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; post-secondary education preferred.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information.
• Assist students in reading, language arts, and math.
• Support classroom activities and behavior management as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in reading, language arts, and math.
• Supervise small groups and field trips.
• Support instructional activities and classroom preparations.
• Record student performance and assist with assessments.
• Maintain safe and orderly classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement IEP objectives.

Skills

Confidentiality

Student support

Communication with students

Classroom assistance

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma with post-secondary education preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Barton County Special Services is accepting applications for a Paraprofessional. Duties and skills include:
Qualifications Profile

• High School diploma, with post-secondary education preferred.
• Exhibit total confidentiality in matters relating to students.
• Work with individuals to clarify classroom directions and school announcements.
• Reinforce students’ positive goal setting and achievement.
• Be supportive of programs and activities initiated by classroom teachers and by special teachers (i.e., library, physical education, and more).
• Be aware of students’ requests for help. Report to the classroom teachers any difficulties or student appeals for special communication or learning needs.
• Assist, as appropriate, in educational demonstrations for the class and small groups.
• Other duties as assigned at the discretion of the supervising teacher (may not include providing direct, first-time instruction).

Barton County Special Services is accepting applications for a Paraprofessional. Duties and skills include:
Qualifications Profile

• High School diploma, with post-secondary education preferred.
• Exhibit total confidentiality in matters relating to students.
• Work with individuals to clarify classroom directions and school announcements.
• Reinforce students’ positive goal setting and achievement.
• Be supportive of programs and activities initiated by classroom teachers and by special teachers (i.e., library, physical education, and more).
• Be aware of students’ requests for help. Report to the classroom teachers any difficulties or student appeals for special communication or learning needs.
• Assist, as appropriate, in educational demonstrations for the class and small groups.
• Other duties as assigned at the discretion of the supervising teacher (may not include providing direct, first-time instruction).

Position Purpose

• Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt