Life Skills SPED Para - 7.0 hrs/day CL1919

Turner Unified School District 202; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KPERS Enrollment

Paid Leave Days

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Turner Unified School District 202's Turner Middle School is seeking a Life Skills SPED Paraeducator to support the instructor in creating a positive learning environment and to foster personal, social, and intellectual development of students. The role works closely with staff and district administration to meet educational goals.

The position requires at least 48 college credits or an associate degree (or passing the Para Praxis Test), health and inoculation certificates, and willingness to

Qualifications

• Must have at least 48 college credit hours, obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or passed the Para Praxis Test.
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office (after employment offer is made).
• Knowledge of the operation of various office machines.
• Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.

Responsibilities

• Ability to assist in facilitating the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
• Ability to assist in establishing a positive learning environment, and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Ability to ensure all activities conform to District guidelines.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and efficiently with members of the school district and community.
• Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, meeting deadlines as assigned.
• Ability to operate all classroom equipment appropriately as assigned.
• Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the District.

Skills

Communication

Office equipment

Education

Associate degree or 48 college credits

Tools

Office machines

Job description

Life Skills SPED Para - 7.0 hrs/day CL1919 JobID: 1919

• Date Posted: 8/24/2026
• Location: Turner Middle School

Hourly Rate: starting at $16.64 plus $.25

Purpose:

The LlfeSkills Paraeducator assists the Instructor in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. To accomplish these tasks, the Paraeducator works closely with the staff and administration of the District.

Responsible to:

Principal and Teacher

Qualifications:

1. Must have at least 48 college credit hours, obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or passed the Para Praxis Test.
2. Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office (after employment offer is made).
3. Knowledge of the operation ofvarious office machines.
4. Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.

Essential Functions:

1. Ability to assist in facilitating the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
2. Ability to assist in establishing a positive learning environment, and respond to the individual needs of students.
3. Ability to ensure all activities conform to District guidelines.
4. Ability to communicate and work effectively and efficiently with members of the school district and community.
5. Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, meeting deadlines as assigned.
6. Ability to operate all classroom equipment appropriately as assigned.
7. Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the District.

Full Benefits including:

• KPERS Enrollment
• Paid Leave Days (10 per year)
• Paid Holidays (10 per year)