Paraeducator - Behavior Support (MMS)

Maize USD 266; Maize (KS); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Maize USD 266 is seeking a paraeducator to join the PBS team, providing essential support to students and teachers. The role emphasizes behavioral management and assisting students to participate with peers.

Successful candidates will work in a fast-paced school environment, have strong teamwork, and meet basic computer and math skills requirements, with TB test and background checks completed as part of onboarding.

Qualifications

• Pass a background check.
• Have a current TB test.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Are strong team players.
• Possess basic computer and math skills.
• Must enjoy a fast pace environment.
• Can spend 80% of their day standing and 20% walking.

Responsibilities

• Support students with behavioral and academic needs alongside teachers.
• Assist PBS paraeducator in implementing behavioral strategies to help students participate with peers.
• Contribute to a safe classroom environment and support de-escalation when needed.

Skills

Background check

Teamwork

Stamina

Computer skills

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13618650 Do you want to make a difference in the life of a student? Our school is seeking caring, consistent, adults to join our paraeducator team. Paraeducators work closely with teachers to provide extra support to students. The ****Positive Behavior Support (PBS)**** paraeducator works with students whose behavior impacts their ability to learn to a significant degree. The goal of the PBS staff is to help the student learn behavioral control strategies that will allow them to participate with their peers as much as possible. The younger the student the more they tend to outwardly display behaviors such as yelling/screaming, putting head down and not responding or even physical aggression. Non-violent crisis intervention training is provided to all staff supporting students in these classrooms. This training focuses on de-escalation and emo ****Successful Candidates****

• ****Pass a background check****
• ****Have a current TB test****
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Are strong team players
• Possess basic computer and math skills
• Must enjoy a fast pace environment
• Can spend 80% of their day standing and 20% walking

lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using finger dexterity

• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance/punctuality