Reading Paraprofessional

Young World Physical Education; Mayetta (KS); On-site; USD 21,903 - 22,317; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District Health Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield

Life Insurance

Salary Protection

Options for a Flex 125 plan

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Mayetta, Kansas is accepting applications for a Reading Paraprofessional position for the 2026-2027 school year. The role includes assisting teachers with individual students to maximize learning and following school routines.

Candidates must demonstrate a positive attitude, exhibit sound judgment, and be able to work independently. The position offers an hourly wage of $15.90 to $16.20, with employment evaluated annually.

Qualifications

• Required number of college hours or passing the paraprofessional test.
• Ability to work with students and adult personnel.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transitions and routines during the school day.
• Model appropriate behaviors for children.
• Reinforce learning of materials introduced by the teacher.

Skills

Ability to work with students

Demonstrate sound judgment

Follow work schedules

Maintain confidentiality

Positive attitude

Education

Required college hours or test for paraprofessionals

Job description

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

Royal Valley has an opening for a Reading Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year.

Applications should include:

• Completed Application Form

We will be interviewing and filling the position as applications come in.

Benefits

• District Health Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield;
• Life Insurance;
• Salary Protection;
• Options for a Flex 125 plan

Qualifications

• Has the required number of college hours or has passed the test required for paraprofessionals.
• Demonstrates ability to work with students and adult personnel.
• Able to follow work schedules and work independently without direct supervision.
• Demonstrates sound judgment.
• Maintains confidentiality of all student and school related information.
• Exhibits a positive attitude.

Reports To

Classroom Teacher(s) and Building Principal

Job Goal

To assist the teacher in achieving teaching objectives by working with individual students or small groups to help them achieve skill levels to their fullest potential.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assists with transitions and other routines throughout the day such as lining up, setting up activities, center time and cleanup.
• Models appropriate behaviors for the children such as quiet voice while inside and respectfully handling inappropriate behaviors by following classroom policies.
• Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Demonstrates good work habits such as having good attendance and being prompt on time.
• Takes suggestions from team members and other support staff in a mature manner.
• Assists the teacher in administering, scoring and recording assessments as the teacher recommends for individual students.
• Performs other duties as requested by the teacher or administrator.

Terms of Employment

Royal Valley school year calendar. Works only on days that school is in session.

Evaluation

This position will be evaluated once during the first 60 days of employment. After that this position will be evaluated on an annual basis per district practice.

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$15.90 to $16.20 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required