Empowering Special Education Paraprofessional

Leavenworth 453; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Leavenworth USD 453 Leavenworth School District in Leavenworth, Kansas is seeking a Paraprofessional for the 2026-27 school year. The role reports to the Building Principal and assigned staff, with a 175-day work calendar and hours from 7:50 am to 3:30 pm depending on level.

The paraprofessional assists with educational and behavioral supports, particularly for students with autism, and requires a high school diploma at minimum with possible advanced education benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate's Degree, 48 earned college hours or a passing score on the WorkKeys Assessment.
• Experience working in a curriculum support capacity with students of various ages.
• Successful experience working with special education students.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational, social, communicative support to students with autism in resource and inclusive environments.
• Follow teamed prescribed procedures, academic, social, communication and behavioral interventions plans.
• Communicate and work collaboratively with general education teachers, administrators and other special education service providers/consultants.
• Implement a specialized curriculum.
• Teaching self-responsibility.
• Demonstrate strict standards of confidentiality.
• Demonstrate punctuality and dependability.
• Support students in all school environments, including community-based training.
• Share in recordkeeping duties, including progress monitoring, as assigned by professional staff.
• Seek assistance from other team members as needed to facilitate student progress.
• Organize and prepare materials.
• Demonstrate problem solving skills.
• Participate in Emergency Safety Intervention (ESI) and Behavior Management Training.
• Participate in professional development and training as required.
• Demonstrate attitude that promotes a positive school environment.
• Take responsibility for the quality of own work.
• Share in school wide duties as assigned and which do not conflict with student time.
• Provide short-term coverage for professional and paraprofessional peers.
• Travel to/from schools as required by the job.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Special education

One-on-one support

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree / 48 college hours

WorkKeys Assessment

Job description

Leavenworth USD 453 Leavenworth School District in Leavenworth, Kansas is seeking a Paraprofessional for the 2026-27 school year. The role reports to the Building Principal and assigned staff, with a 175-day work calendar and hours from 7:50 am to 3:30 pm depending on level.

The paraprofessional assists with educational and behavioral supports, particularly for students with autism, and requires a high school diploma at minimum with possible advanced education benefits.