Elementary Para Educator

Tonganoxie USD 464; Tonganoxie (KS); On-site; USD 14,774 - 21,042; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Tonganoxie, Kansas, seeks a Special Education Para-Educator to assist teachers in implementing educational plans for students facing academic, behavioral, and emotional challenges. This role involves working directly with students in both individual and small group settings, providing hands-on support. The position requires working nearly 7 hours a day, with a starting pay of $13.00, with additional compensation for relevant education and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with various learning challenges required.
• Ability to assist with personal needs and lift students as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in implementing educational plans for students.
• Work directly with students in individual or small group settings.
• Support teachers in a classroom environment.

Job description

Job Description: Special Education Para-Educator

• The person in this position works under the direct supervision of a teacher, provides assistance in implementing plans and programs related to the academic or functional skill attainment for students with mental, physical, academic, behavioral and/or emotional learning challenges.
• Works directly with students, individually or in small groups.
• This may require lifting or assisting with personal needs.
• Person will work 6 hours 50 minutes per day, Monday through Friday.
• Starting pay is $13.00 for applicants with no verifiable education-related work experience.
• Additional salary compensation provided for associates degree and above, as well as for each full year of verifiable education-related work experience(Ex: teacher, para-educator, preschool, classroom aide, coach, child care facility, etc.).

300 US Highway-24/40
Tonganoxie, KS 66086