Special Education Paraeducator: Empower Students

Three Lakes Educational Cooperative; Carbondale (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Lakes Educational Cooperative is seeking a paraeducator to assist licensed teachers in helping exceptional students reach instructional goals. You will work under supervision to implement IEP objectives, support inclusion, and maintain a safe learning environment in a Kansas classroom.

Responsibilities cover staff development attendance, confidential record handling, documentation, and communication with teachers and administrators, with emphasis on respectful engagement and student

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (minimum).

Responsibilities

• Perform with direction of licensed staff in a manner consistent with requirements of law, rules and regulations, local district policies and procedures, and TLEC policies and procedures.
• Attend TLEC and district inservices as requested.
• Complete required inservice hours as designated by Kansas State Department of Education.
• Attend staff meetings as requested.
• Maintain excellent attendance.
• Work to implement the vision and mission of TLEC and the school district.
• May be required to transport students.
• May be required to maintain current driving requirements to transport students by bus, van, or car.
• Comply with confidentiality requirements regarding all matters pertaining to students, parents, and classroom activities.
• Interact with students in a respectful manner that reflects knowledge of differences associated with disabilities and diversity.
• Provide documentation of observations using basic data collection techniques as needed.
• Establish and maintain positive rapport with learners, teachers and administration.
• With guidance from professional staff, use developmentally and age-appropriate strategies, equipment, materials, and assistive technologies to accomplish instructional objectives.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment.
• Use strategies and techniques for facilitating the inclusion of students.
• Use strategies which promote the learner's independence.
• Implement effective research-based strategies for behavior management per Positive Behavior Support Plan.
• Use strategies to increase students' self-esteem, self-awareness, self-control, self-reliance, and self-advocacy.
• Work with individuals or small groups on language or motor development as outlined by therapists and track progress toward IEP goals.
• Use strategies to develop social skills in various settings.
• Serve as a positive role model.
• Report accidents and abusive behavior to the Teacher, Principal, and TLEC Office.
• Implement and follow district health and safety policies.
• Participate in IEP meetings upon Teacher request.
• Provide work-related instruction in school or community settings.
• Assist with supervision during teacher absence.
• Other duties as assigned by professionals in reference to responsibilities.
• Demonstrate scheduling and location flexibility.
• Follow district and TLEC policy regarding technology and social media.

Education

High school diploma or GED (minimum)

Job description

Three Lakes Educational Cooperative is seeking a paraeducator to assist licensed teachers in helping exceptional students reach instructional goals. You will work under supervision to implement IEP objectives, support inclusion, and maintain a safe learning environment in a Kansas classroom.

Responsibilities cover staff development attendance, confidential record handling, documentation, and communication with teachers and administrators, with emphasis on respectful engagement and student