Paraprofessional - 2026-27 School Year

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

Paraprofessional - 2026-27 School Year

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Job Details

Job ID: 5709222

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Paraprofessional

Reports to: Building Principal, Assistant Principal, Assigned Special Education Teacher

Work Day:175 work-day calendar, 6.75 hrs/day

Hours:7:50 am - 3:00 p.m. (Secondary) and 8:20-3:30 (Elementary)

Position Details:Positions offering educational supports begin at $15.25 per hour and positions requiring more intensive student support for physical and/or behavioral needs begin at $16.00 per hour. Additional compensation is provided to candidates who hold degrees or certificationsas well as additional compensation forrelevant work experience.

Qualifications:

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

Purpose and Objectives of the Position:

The Special Education Paraprofessional provides supportive education and maintenance assistance for the teacher of special education or general education students. The paraprofessional should possess a basic understanding of the characteristics of students and must possess the ability to work with students in a one on one setting and in small and large group settings.

NOTE: We offer an increased base rate of $16 (with additional credit for education and experience) for certain student populations, position may require specialized training (severely intellectually disabled/profoundly intellectually disabled, autism); the ability to lift and physically manage students who may weigh over 50 pounds; the use of specialized equipment; the ability to assist with or perform personal activities such as feeding, toileting and diapering; or other special abilities. If necessary, these will be discussed in the interview.

Essential Functions:

• 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

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Requires stooping, bending, kneeling, turning, and reaching.
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Must occasionally work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions.

General Responsibilities:

• Ability to prepare for classroom activities under the supervision of a licensed teacher.
• Ability to work with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Ability to assist individual children in need of special attention.
• Ability to perform clerical duties as required.
• Ability to guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the teacher.
• Ability to assist teacher with non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack, toilet, and clothing routines.
• Ability to assist with reading and storytelling.
• Ability to assist in drill work.
• Ability to observe and follow all school district policies at all times.
• Ability to respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner.
• Ability to keep student and personnel information and records confidential.
• Ability to implement and follow all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Ability to perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as directed by the principal or teacher.

Pre-Employment/Yearly Requirements:Employee shall meet all the pre-employment and yearly requirements as specified in the Policies of the Board of Education.

Term of Employment: At will.

Salary:$15.25/hr,with increases for assignment type, related past employment experience and education

FLSA Status:Non -Exempt; Hourly

Evaluation:Performance effectiveness will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Board of Education Policy.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.25 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Rebekah Varvel , Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services/Director of Special Education
• Board of Education Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]