Special Education Paraeducator at VES

Maize USD 266; Maize (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

School schedule

Holidays off

Paid Leave

Benefits

KPERS retirement

Job summary

Maize USD 266 is seeking a caring paraeducator to support students in general and special education classrooms. The IRIS and PBS programs focus on behavioral and instructional supports, including note-taking, reading aloud, and one-to-one or small-group assistance.

The position emphasizes teamwork with teachers, ongoing de-escalation training, and the ability to manage tasks in a dynamic school setting. Benefits and a school-friendly schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork and communication with teachers and staff.
• Basic computer and math skills for classroom tasks.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple tasks.
• Must maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Responsibilities

• Take notes and assist with content review for students.
• Read material aloud to students and support comprehension.
• Help students stay on task and manage transitions between activities.
• Escort students to quieter locations as needed for focused work.
• Support students with disabilities in general or special education settings.

Skills

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college credits or associate degree or state-approved assessment

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13696429 Do you want to make a difference in the life of a student? Our school is seeking caring, consistent, adults to join our paraeducator team. Paraeducators work closely with teachers to provide extra support to students. General education paras are teamed with a classroom teachers to support students one to one or in small groups. The**Inter Related/Instructional Support (IRIS)**para works primarily with students that have learning disabilities but the students supported could have any type of disability. The environment could be in the general and/or special education classrooms as well as with one or more students. Typical responsibilities could include note taking, assisting with content review, reading material out loud, helping the student stay on task or even escorting them to an alternate location for a quieter place to work. The**Positive Behavior Support (PBS)**paraeducator works with students whose behavior impacts their ability to learn to a significant degree. The goal of the PBS staff is to help the student learn behavioral control strategies that will allow them to participate with their peers as much as possible. The younger the student the more they tend to outwardly display behaviors such as yelling/screaming, putting head down and not responding or even physical aggression. Non-violent crisis intervention training is provided to all staff supporting students in these classrooms. This training focuses on de-escalation and emotional regulation.

Perks of Working for Maize

• **School schedule** paras work when students are in session along

with a couple of additional days

• **Holidays off** enjoy a week at Thanksgiving, two weeks around

Christmas, and Spring Break

• **Paid Leave**12 sick days and 4 personal days a year
• **Benefits** working more than 25 hours per week makes you eligible

for subsidized health benefits along with a variety of other Benefits

• **Retirement**- employees working more than 630 hours a year participate in the KPERS retirement plan

Successful Candidates

• **Pass a background check**
• **Have a current TB test**
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Complete 48 college credits OR have an associates degree OR Pass a

State approved assessment (we can help you prepare for the assessment after you are hired)

• Are strong team players
• Possess basic computer and math skills
• Must enjoy a fast pace environment
• Can spend 80% of their day standing and 20% walking Time is spent

lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using finger dexterity

• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance/punctuality