Paraprofessional Level II - Carbondale Attendance Center

USD 434 - Carbondale Attendance Center; Carbondale (KS); On-site; USD 43,002,000 - 58,230,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Lakes Educational Cooperative USD 434 - Carbondale Attendance Center is seeking a Paraprofessional Level II to support teachers with instruction for students facing behavioral challenges. Starting date is immediate and the position is full-time for a 9-month term.

Salary is $17.65 per hour, with reporting to the Special Education Teacher and Building Principal. The role emphasizes de-escalation, behavior management, data collection, and collaboration with staff, families, and health and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (Minimum).
• Assist in providing instruction to behaviorally challenged individuals or small groups as directed by the teacher.
• Administer one-to-one intensive behavior interventions.
• Participate in behavior intervention meetings and professional development.
• Collect data and maintain behavior progress notes and charts.
• Monitor and report behavior according to approved procedures.
• Communicate with teachers about programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Follow health and safety practices and regulations.
• Assist in developing self-help and self-advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing instruction to behaviorally challenged individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Administers one-to-one intensive behavior interventions to students.
• Actively participates in behavior intervention meetings and professional development
• Collects data and records anecdotal student progress notes and maintains behavioral charting data.
• Monitors, observes, and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures, including progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Communicates with teachers regarding programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Follows health and safety practices and regulations.
• Assists students in developing self-help and self-advocacy skills as directed.
• Provide instructional support in the area of independent living skills such as cooking, laundry, general personal hygiene, and cleanliness.
• Support the implementation of necessary visual supports and modifications to the instructional environment to facilitate student engagement in all settings.
• Supports/assists students that are medically fragile or have moderate to significant physical needs.
• Assists in implementing specialized student plans (IEP, BIP), as needed.
• Directs student group activities as assigned.
• Provides assistance with de-escalating student behaviors and reintegration back into the classroom.
• Follows cooperative and assigned district policies and procedures.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Behavior management

Intensive behavior intervention

Observation of student behavior

Rapport with students

Oral and written communication

Confidentiality

Learning programs through online tools

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5901662
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 25, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Paraprofessional Level II

CLASSIFICATION: Classified

QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma (Minimum)

REPORTS TO: Special Education Teacher, Building Principal, TLEC Administration

JOB GOAL: This position is responsible for assisting a teacher in providing specialized instruction to individuals or small
groups of students with functional and/or behavior challenges.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Knowledge of and ability to implement de-escalation techniques
• Knowledge of and ability to implement behavior management techniques
• Knowledge of intensive behavior intervention techniques
• Ability to monitor and observe student behavior according to approved policies and procedures
• Ability to develop rapport and interact effectively with students
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to handle emotionally charged situations
• Ability to interact and collaborate with staff, students, and families in a professional manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Skill or ability to learn the delivery and use of online learning programs as needed per school assignment

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in providing instruction to behaviorally challenged individuals or small groups of students, reinforcing
  instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Administers one-to-one intensive behavior interventions to students.
• Actively participates in behavior intervention meetings and professional development
• Collects data and records anecdotal student progress notes and maintains behavioral charting data.
• Monitors, observes, and reports behavior of students according to approved procedures, including progress
  regarding student performance and behavior.
• Communicates with teachers regarding programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Follows health and safety practices and regulations.
• Assists students in developing self-help and self-advocacy skills as directed.
• Provide instructional support in the area of independent living skills such as cooking, laundry, general personal
  hygiene, and cleanliness.
• Support the implementation of necessary visual supports and modifications to the instructional environment to
  facilitate student engagement in all settings.
• Supports/assists students that are medically fragile or have moderate to significant physical needs.
• Assists in implementing specialized student plans (IEP, BIP), as needed.
• Directs student group activities as assigned.
• Provides assistance with de-escalating student behaviors and reintegration back into the classroom.
• Follows cooperative and assigned district policies and procedures.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Term of Employment: 9 month
Salary Range: Salary and work year to be determined by the TLEC board.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $17.65 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Michelle Heiman , Assistant Director
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]