Alternative Education Support Para

Sylvania; Kansas; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Goddard Public Schools is seeking an Alternative Education Support Para at Goddard Academy. The role focuses on instructional and student support while assisting in other areas as needed. A high school diploma or GED and Kansas paraprofessional requirements are required.

The position offers variety, teamwork, and opportunities to support at‑risk students, virtual learning, and school operations, with duties spanning classroom help and school communications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and ability to meet Kansas State Board of Education requirements for paraprofessionals.
• Experience or comfort working with students with varied academic and behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group academic support.
• Assist students with virtual coursework.
• Supervise students in In‑School Suspension (ISS).
• Support student supervision throughout the school day.
• Assist with daily school operations and library/media functions, communications, technology, attendance and records, and events.

Skills

Flexibility

Dependability

Student support

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Kansas KBOE paraprofessional requirements

Job description

Goddard Public Schools has an opening for an Alternative Education Support Para at Goddard Academy. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, working with students, and being part of a team where each day may look a little different. The primary focus of the position is providing instructional and student support while also assisting in other areas of the school as needs arise.

Responsibilities may include providing individual and small-group academic support, assisting students with virtual coursework, supervising students in In‑School Suspension (ISS), supporting student supervision throughout the school day, and assisting with daily school operations. The position may also assist with library/media functions, school communications, technology, attendance and student records, school events, and other duties as assigned.
Qualified candidates should be flexible, dependable, comfortable working with students with a variety of academic and behavioral needs, and willing to step in wherever support is needed. A high school diploma or GED and the ability to meet Kansas State Board of Education requirements for paraprofessionals are required. Experience working with at‑risk students, virtual learning, student supervision, technology, or school communications is preferred.

This position will remain open until filled.