Paraprofessional I

Berryton Elementary School; Berryton (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Berryton Elementary School is seeking a Paraprofessional I to assist the instructor in creating a positive learning environment that supports the personal, social, and intellectual growth of students. You will collaborate closely with the district staff to implement lessons and reinforce classroom routines.

The role requires steady interaction with students, supervision under a licensed teacher, and a willingness to perform clerical tasks while maintaining student confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of operation of various office machines and equipment.
• Ability to use personal computer and software.
• Ability to observe and follow all school district policies at all times.
• Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, meeting deadlines as assigned.
• Ability to implement and follow all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Must verify good health by passing a physical examination, which includes TB and drug test as required.
• Other duties as assigned by building principal.
• Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
• Create a positive learning environment and respond to individual educational needs of students.
• Prepare for classroom activities under the supervision of a licensed teacher.
• Assist students in schoolwork without giving answers or enabling reliance on adult help.
• Work with small groups to reinforce material introduced by the teacher.
• Assist students to become more independent and support those with special needs.
• Provide behavioral support in the classroom.
• Perform clerical duties as required and assist with non-instructional classroom duties.

Skills

Office equipment operation

Personal computer usage

Adaptability to interruptions

Communication with staff/community

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Paraprofessional I

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Job Details

Job ID: 5885393
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Paraprofessional I at Berryton Elementay School

Schedule: 6.5hours per day/ 174 days per year

Reports to: Building Principal

Purpose and Objectives of the Position: The Special Education Paraprofessional assists the instructor in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. To accomplish these tasks, the Special Education Paraprofessional works closely with the staff and administration of the district.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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 educational needs of students.
• Ability to ensure all activities conform to district guidelines.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community.
• Ability to safely operate all classroom equipment as required.
• Ability to implement the vision and mission of the district.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

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

General Responsibilities:

• Ability to prepare for classroom activities under the supervision of a licensed teacher.
• Ability to assist students in schoolwork without giving them answers or enabling them to rely on adult help.
• Ability to work with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Ability to assist students to become more independent.
• Ability to assist individual students in need of special education.
• Ability to provide behavioral support in the classroom.
• Ability to perform clerical duties as required.
• Ability to assist with the physical needs of students.
• Ability to guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned 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 respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the operation of various office machines and equipment.
• Ability to use personal computer and software.
• Ability to observe and follow all school district policies at all times.
• Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, meeting deadlines as assigned.
• Ability to implement and follow all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Must verify good health by passing a physical examination, which includes TB and drug test as required.
• Other duties as assigned by building principal.
• Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.
• Ability to keep student and personnel information and records confidential.
• Ability to not take student behavior personally and not become involved in student drama.

Terms of Employment: At Will. Salary to be established by the Board.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the USD 450 Board of Education’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel and this job description.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $16.73 to $18.87 Per Hour
Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kyrstin Bervert , Principal
• Berryton Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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