Instructional Para-Professional: Student Support

BUHLER USD 313; Buhler (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

USD 313 Buhler Grade School seeks an Instructional Para-Professional to support classroom objectives and student learning under the supervision of teachers and the principal.

The para-professional will adapt activities, assist with assessments, and maintain records while communicating with staff and parents to monitor progress. Duties include supervising students, ensuring a safe learning environment, and delivering structured, student-focused instruction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Be neat, responsible, punctual, dependable
• Be sensitive to needs of students and be able to relate well with students & staff
• Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department regulations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Attends meetings and in-service presentations 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 student progress.
• 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 and ensuring students’ success in school.
• Provides short-term classroom supervision during teachers’ collaboration times, etc., as directed by building administration. This would be for periods of time not exceeding 3 separate class periods in a single day.
• 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.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Dependability & punctuality

Student interaction

Neat & responsible

TB testing compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

USD 313 Buhler Grade School seeks an Instructional Para-Professional to support classroom objectives and student learning under the supervision of teachers and the principal.

The para-professional will adapt activities, assist with assessments, and maintain records while communicating with staff and parents to monitor progress. Duties include supervising students, ensuring a safe learning environment, and delivering structured, student-focused instruction.