Special Ed Para (Level 1) - 6.5hrs, Swaney Elementary

USD 260; Derby (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Supplemental insurance options

Medical and dependent flex spending

Paid sick leave

11–17 paid holidays

DRC membership

Life insurance

Paid vacation leave

Job summary

Swaney Elementary is hiring a Special Ed Paraprofessional (Level 1) for 6.5 hours per day. The position is linked to the Special Education hourly rate schedule and is based on years of applicable paid experience. The posting indicates full/part-time considerations and district-provided benefits depending on schedule.

Pay ranges from $14.47 to $19.76 per hour, with additional details available on the payroll and benefits pages. Position is part of the school district’s support staff.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Special Education paraprofessional is common for Level 1 roles.
• Work hours include 6.5 hours per day.
• Position is tied to a school setting (Swaney Elementary).

Job description

Special Ed Para (Level 1) - 6.5hrs, Swaney Elementary JobID: 5796

• Position Type: Teacher and Building Support Staff/ Special Education Paraprofessional


• Date Posted: 8/25/2026


• Location: Swaney Elementary

Rate of Pay and Job Description:

• This position is a Level 1on the Special Education hourly rate schedule ($14.47-19.76/hr). Pay is determined by years of applicable, paid experience.


• This position is Job Description # 500and is attached to this posting in the bottom right hand corner of your screen.


• Positions (or a combination of two)working more than 20 hours per week are considered full-time and will qualify for full benefitsincluding health insurance, supplemental insurance options, medical and dependent flex spending accounts, and paid, accumulated sick leave. See thePayroll & Benefits Website .


• Eligible for 11-17paid holidays depending on number of months on your regular schedule


• Eligible for afree DRC membership for the employee


• A $20,000 or $10,000 life insurance policy paid for by the district depending on full or part-time status


• Positions working 12 months out of the year also accumulate paid vacation leave