SPED Paraeducator: Positive Learning & Student Support

Turner Unified School District #202; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KPERS Enrollment

Paid Leave Days (10 per year)

Paid Holidays (10 per year)

Optional Health, Dental, Vision, Life,

Job summary

Turner Unified School District #202 in Kansas City is seeking a SPED Paraeducator to support teachers and students, helping to foster a positive learning environment and assist with personal, social, and intellectual development.

The role reports to the Principal and Teacher and requires at least 48 college credit hours or a Para Praxis Test, plus a Health and Inoculation Certificate; teamwork and reliable classroom operation are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 48 college credit hours, obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or passed the Para Praxis Test.
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office (after employment offer is made).
• Knowledge of the operation of various office machines.
• Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.

Responsibilities

• Ability to assist in facilitating the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
• Ability to assist in establishing a positive learning environment, and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Ability to ensure all activities conform to District guidelines.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and efficiently with members of the school district and community.
• Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, meeting deadlines as assigned.
• Ability to operate all classroom equipment appropriately as assigned.
• Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the District.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Office equipment

Education

Associate degree / Para Praxis

Tools

Office machines

Job description

Turner Unified School District #202 in Kansas City is seeking a SPED Paraeducator to support teachers and students, helping to foster a positive learning environment and assist with personal, social, and intellectual development.

The role reports to the Principal and Teacher and requires at least 48 college credit hours or a Para Praxis Test, plus a Health and Inoculation Certificate; teamwork and reliable classroom operation are essential.