Special Education Paraeducator — Impactful Student Support

Rapid City Area Schools; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Education reimbursement

KPERS retirement

Job summary

Greenbush SEKESC is seeking a Special Day Programs Paraprofessional to support supervision, care, and instruction of students with social, emotional, and behavioral disabilities in a special day school setting. You will help implement individualized education plans, monitor behavior, collect data, and communicate with school staff under a special education teacher’s guidance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, adherence to behavior plans, and assisting in health and daily care

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or a certificate of equivalency.
• Must be in good standing with partnering district(s) where the program is located.
• Post-secondary degree and/or relevant certification/licensure preferred.
• Experience in special education, behavior management, and data collection desired.

Responsibilities

• Review, reinforce, and remediate skills addressed by the classroom teacher in individual or small groups.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the designated curriculum to assist student achievement.
• Reinforces and supports student academic, social/emotional, and behavioral plans as designed by the teacher.
• Facilitate student social and cultural integration and language development.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials to enhance learning activities.
• Provide instruction using prescribed methodologies under teacher direction.
• Respond to emergencies to maintain safety.
• Monitor students to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Utilize educational technologies with students as appropriate.
• Maintain punctuality and complete duties promptly.
• Keep the facility clean and safe for students and staff.
• Work independently when needed.
• Assist in health, safety, and daily care needs for students.

Skills

Communication

Behavior management

Data collection

Data reporting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Greenbush SEKESC is seeking a Special Day Programs Paraprofessional to support supervision, care, and instruction of students with social, emotional, and behavioral disabilities in a special day school setting. You will help implement individualized education plans, monitor behavior, collect data, and communicate with school staff under a special education teacher’s guidance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, adherence to behavior plans, and assisting in health and daily care