Early Childhood Paraprofessional - Prairie Elementary School

Prairie Elementary School; Haysville (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Elementary School in Haysville, Kansas is seeking a dedicated Para-professional to support students with special needs under the guidance of a teacher and principal. The full-time role offers a $15 per hour rate and an immediate starting date.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and either two years of college (48 hours) or an associate/bachelor’s degree, plus required TB testing. The position emphasizes daily classroom support and IEP-related tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of college (48 hours) or an associate/bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrate knowledge through assessment such as ParaPro or Paraeducator Learning Network within one year from hire.
• Maintain TB testing as required by Health Department regulations.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities and materials under supervising teacher to support objectives.
• Administers tests, homework and make-up work to support teachers.
• Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students with personal hygiene.
• Attends meetings and in-service trainings for information related to job functions.
• Communicates with supervising staff and parents to evaluate progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Implements behavioral plans under supervision to support learning.
• Maintains instructional materials and records to meet requirements.
• Monitors students to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Provides instructional support to students in various activities to reinforce objectives.

Education

Two years of college (48 hours)

Associate orBachelor's degree

Job description

Early Childhood Paraprofessional - Prairie Elementary School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5931118

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

USD 261 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF

POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: PARA-PROFESSIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION

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: $15 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Savannah Wright Fox , Principal


• Prairie Elementary School


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]