Impactful Special Education Paraeducator

Caney Valley-USD 436; Caney (KS); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Caney Valley-USD 436 in Caney, Kansas seeks an Instructional Paraprofessional to support students with diverse learning needs under licensed staff, in both special and general education settings.

You will follow daily routines, provide basic student supports, collect data, maintain confidentiality, and help create a positive classroom environment. A high school diploma, health/inoculation certificate on file, and eligibility as Highly Qualified are required. Length of term is 1116 hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Health and inoculation certificate on file at the Central Office.
• Meets Highly Qualified status: Associate’s Degree or 48 college credit hours or Master Teacher Test.
• Desire to continue career improvement.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the philosophy, mission and policies of Tri-County and the school district.
• Follows daily routine given by supervisor
• Punctuality and reliability.
• Provides basic supports to students in and/or outside of the classroom setting.
• Demonstrates acceptance of students at their performance level.
• Completes basic training for position.
• Maintains and turns in job related data, timely.
• Regular attendance.
• Maintains student confidentiality.
• Establishes rapport with students and provides positive reinforcement.
• Gives positive reinforcement and support to students.
• Makes sure classroom and school rules are followed.
• Ability to use current software and web-based programs to perform job responsibilities.
• Knowledge of basic reading and math skills.
• Ability to perform multi-step directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Ability to collect and record data accurately.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• React to change and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Support the value of an education.
• Adapt classroom activities and materials under direction of teacher/therapist for inclusion.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data collection

Diversity awareness

Multi-step directions

Software basics

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher (accredited)

48 college credit hours

Master Teacher Test

Job description

Caney Valley-USD 436 in Caney, Kansas seeks an Instructional Paraprofessional to support students with diverse learning needs under licensed staff, in both special and general education settings.

You will follow daily routines, provide basic student supports, collect data, maintain confidentiality, and help create a positive classroom environment. A high school diploma, health/inoculation certificate on file, and eligibility as Highly Qualified are required. Length of term is 1116 hours.