Special Education Para — Inclusive Classroom Support

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

Job summary

USD 489 is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional Coop to assist certified staff in classrooms, supporting students with special needs to meet instructional goals.

Hours are 3:36 per day, Monday through Friday when school is in session. Compensation is $16.04 per hour; non-KPERS eligible. A high school diploma or equivalent and a satisfactory background check are required. This role also involves field trips, documentation, and implementing IEP objectives.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalency.
• Selected candidate must have a satisfactory criminal background check prior to first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distributes and use educational materials as needed.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.
• Assist students with disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

USD 489 is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional Coop to assist certified staff in classrooms, supporting students with special needs to meet instructional goals.

Hours are 3:36 per day, Monday through Friday when school is in session. Compensation is $16.04 per hour; non-KPERS eligible. A high school diploma or equivalent and a satisfactory background check are required. This role also involves field trips, documentation, and implementing IEP objectives.