Part-Time Special Education Para — Classroom Support

Rapid City Area Schools; Kansas; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

100% District Paid Basic Life

Voluntary Life

KPERS - Retirement

Job summary

USD 489 in Hays, Kansas, seeks a Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional for Hays Middle School to support certified staff and assist students with special needs. You will help implement instructional goals and supervise students during activities.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, with prior SPED support preferred. Schedule is 5:45 hours per day, Monday to Friday when school is in session, with a starting pay of $16.04 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.
• Starting Pay $16.04/hr, 5:45 hrs/day Monday - Friday when school is in session.
• Start Date of 11/20/2026

Responsibilities

• Assist and guide students to reinforce job-related skills.
• Assist with record-keeping to document student learning and performance.
• Create and distribute educational materials as needed.
• Assist students with disabilities with activities of daily living, to maximize work-based participation.
• Follow safety rules and procedures for all students, including those with disabilities.

Skills

Instructions follow

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Relationship with students

Cooperation with staff

Word/Excel basics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

USD 489 in Hays, Kansas, seeks a Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional for Hays Middle School to support certified staff and assist students with special needs. You will help implement instructional goals and supervise students during activities.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, with prior SPED support preferred. Schedule is 5:45 hours per day, Monday to Friday when school is in session, with a starting pay of $16.04 per hour.