Early Childhood Paraprofessional (Mixed Abilties) - Rex Elementary School

Rex Elementary School; Haysville (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Rex Elementary School in Haysville, KS seeks an Early Childhood Paraprofessional for Mixed Abilities to support teachers and students under supervision. Immediate start; salary according to Educational Support Staff schedule; at-will employment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, and an endorsed credential or assessment such as ParaPro within one year of hire. The role involves assisting in classroom activities, tests, and student care, with a primary focus on student

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of college study (48 hours) or equivalent.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree acceptable.
• ParaPro or current Paraeducator assessment within one year from hire.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities and materials under supervision to support objectives.
• Administers tests, homework, and make-up work to support teachers.
• Assist medically fragile or physically disabled students with personal hygiene.
• Attend meetings and in-service trainings for job function information.
• Communicate with supervising staff and parents to evaluate progress and IE P objectives.
• Implement behavioral plans designed by IEP team under supervision to reinforce learning.
• Maintain instructional materials and records for fostering instruction and mandated requirements.
• Monitor students in various school environments to maintain safety and order.
• Provide instruction in individual and group activities to reinforce objectives and IE P plans.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years of college study (48 hours)

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Demonstrate knowledge via ParaPro or Paraeducator assessment within one year from hire

Job description

Early Childhood Paraprofessional (Mixed Abilties) - Rex Elementary School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5972728

Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

USD 261 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: PARA-PROFESSIONAL ECCMIXED ABILITIES

SUPERVISOR: Teacher and Principal

PAYMENT RATE: According to Educational Support Staff Salary Schedule

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One of the following endorsements:
• Completed two years of study at an institution of higher education (48 college hours)
• Have an associates or bachelors degree
• Demonstrate knowledge through formal assessment, (e.g. ParaPro Assessment (former assessment) or The Paraeducator Learning Network Assessment (current assessment) within one year from date of hire.
• Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department regulations (after employment offer is made).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.
• Administers tests, homework, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the classroom.
• Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students’ personal hygiene.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
• Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Maintains instructional materials and/or manual and electronic files/records for the purpose of facilitating instruction; recording student information; and/or meeting mandated requirements.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives; implementing IEP plans; and ensuring students’ success in school.
• Demonstrates dependability, promptness, and regular attendance in order to establish consistent routines, promote teamwork, and guarantee instructional continuity.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional working environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Demonstrates required mobility, agility and dexterity to work with students.
• Ability to move, lift, pull or push objects.
• Remains attentive to students while working in noisy, crowded environments with numerous interruptions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

At will

PERFORMANCE REVIEW:

Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $16 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Shane Paulus , Principal
• Rex Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]