Early Childhood Paraprofessional II

Berryton Elementary School; Berryton (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Berryton Elementary School in Berryton, KS is seeking an Early Childhood Paraprofessional II to support classrooms and students. The role reports to the Building Principal and aims to foster positive student growth in personal, social, and academic areas.

The paraprofessional works with licensed teachers, assists with reading, storytelling, and group activities, and helps with non-instructional tasks while ensuring safety and district policy compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of operation of office machines and equipment.
• Ability to use a personal computer and software.
• Ability to follow district policies at all times.
• Ability to adapt to change and interruptions while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and personnel information.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for classroom activities under the supervision of a licensed teacher.
• Work with small groups to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.
• Assist individual students in need of special education.
• Perform clerical duties as required.
• Guide independent study, enrichment and remedial work.
• Assist with non-instructional classroom duties (snack, toilet, clothing).
• Assist with reading and storytelling.
• Assist in drill work.
• Respond to information requests in a courteous, timely manner.
• Perform other tasks directed by the Principal or teacher.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Early Childhood Paraprofessional II

Shawnee Heights USD 450 Berryton Elementary School - Berryton, Kansas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5951970

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Early Childhood Paraprofessional II at Berryton Elementary

Reports to: Building Principal

Purpose and Objectives of the Position: The Special Education Paraprofessional assists the instructor in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. To accomplish these tasks, the Special Education Paraprofessional works closely with the staff and administration of the district.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to assist in facilitating the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
• Ability to assist in establishing a positive learning environment, and respond to the individual educational needs of students.
• Ability to ensure all activities conform to district guidelines.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community.
• Ability to safely operate all classroom equipment as required.
• Ability to implement the vision and mission of the district.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Requires stooping, bending, kneeling, turning, and reaching.
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Must occasionally work in a noisy and crowded environment, with numerous interruptions.

General Responsibilities

• Ability to prepare for classroom activities under the supervision of a licensed teacher.
• Ability to work with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Ability to assist individual students in need of special education.
• Ability to perform clerical duties as required.
• Ability to guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher.
• Ability to assist teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack, toilet, and clothing routines.
• Ability to assist with reading and storytelling.
• Ability to assist in drill work.
• Ability to respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner.
• Ability to perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as directed by the Principal or teacher.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the operation of various office machines and equipment.
• Ability to use personal computer and software.
• Ability to observe and follow all school district policies at all times.
• Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, meeting deadlines as assigned.
• Ability to implement and follow all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Must verify good health by passing a physical examination, which includes TB and drug test as required.
• Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.
• Ability to keep student and personnel information and records confidential.

Terms of Employment: At Will. Salary to be established by the Board.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the USD 450 Board of Education’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel and this job description.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.26 to $19.40 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kyrstin Bervert , Principal
• Berryton Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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