Special Ed Paraeducator: Student Support & Instruction

Keystone Learning Services; Easton (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Learning Services in Easton, KS seeks a paraeducator to support teachers in delivering high-quality special education programs. The role assists with student instruction/interventions, supervision, and data collection.

Responsibilities include helping with activities, preparing materials, and following IEP plans in a school setting, with attention to confidentiality and teamwork. 60% sitting, 20% walking, 20% standing, occasional heavy lifting may occur.

Qualifications

• SKILLS in maintaining confidentiality. Can work as part of a team.
• KNOWLEDGE of developmental disabilities in children. Good rapport with parents, children, and staff is essential. Must have a positive attitude regarding individuals with disabilities and be willing to accept individual differences in children.
• ABILITY to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in performing activities that have been planned and initiated by the teacher.
• Provide individual assistance with academic tasks, interactions with other students, and other school activities.
• Assist in supervising students in general education classrooms, resource rooms, on the playground, lunchroom, bathroom, and other school or community environments.
• Carry out any behavior intervention plans or students assistance plans developed by the supervising teachers or IEP team.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials.
• Collect student performance data as directed by the teachers.
• Keep records as directed by the teachers.
• Assist in entering data for computerized education programs and records.
• Assist a student with daily living skills and self care as needed.
• Report to supervising teachers and/or administrators any problems or questions regarding the assigned students and their educational programs.
• Be aware of and follow all policies and regulations of the assigned school district and Keystone Learning Services.
• Be aware of and follow all policies and regulations regarding the confidentiality of student information.

Skills

Confidentiality

Team player

Developmental disabilities knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Keystone Learning Services in Easton, KS seeks a paraeducator to support teachers in delivering high-quality special education programs. The role assists with student instruction/interventions, supervision, and data collection.

Responsibilities include helping with activities, preparing materials, and following IEP plans in a school setting, with attention to confidentiality and teamwork. 60% sitting, 20% walking, 20% standing, occasional heavy lifting may occur.