Special Ed Paraprofessional III — SOARS Program

Berryton Elementary School; Berryton (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Berryton Elementary School in Berryton, Kansas, part of Shawnee Heights USD 450, seeks a Paraprofessional III to support the SOARS program. The role works under the building principal, assisting in personal, social, and intellectual development of students within an intensive behavior support setting.

The position requires assisting with classroom strategies, de-escalation, data gathering, and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate office machines and software.
• Ability to observe and follow district policies.
• Willing to learn emergency safety interventions.
• Discretion with confidential student records.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing students' personal, social, and academic growth.
• Create a positive learning environment and support individual needs.
• Communicate and cooperate with district staff and community.
• Gather data as directed by licensed teacher.
• Safely operate classroom equipment as required.
• Support students in becoming more independent.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Berryton Elementary School in Berryton, Kansas, part of Shawnee Heights USD 450, seeks a Paraprofessional III to support the SOARS program. The role works under the building principal, assisting in personal, social, and intellectual development of students within an intensive behavior support setting.

The position requires assisting with classroom strategies, de-escalation, data gathering, and collaboration with staff.