USD #493 RISE Center - Special Self-Contained Classroom Paraeducator

Young World Physical Education; Columbus (KS); On-site; USD 19,975 - 20,526; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Full-Time Specialized Self-Contained Classroom Paraeducator to provide essential support and care for students with significant disabilities. The role requires assisting in the implementation of individualized education plans while maintaining a positive learning environment.

This position requires strong interpersonal skills, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a commitment to student care in diverse settings. The salary ranges from $14.50 to $14.90 per hour, and applicants must meet various training requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 48 college hours or passing score on required exams within 90 days.
• 20 hours yearly of in-service training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with medical and personal care procedures for students.
• Implement behavioral plans designed by IEP team.
• Provide consistent support in various school environments.

Skills

Adhering to safety practices

Operating standard office equipment

Preparing and maintaining accurate records

Using crisis intervention techniques

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college hours or qualifying score on Master Teacher Online Exam

Tools

Standard office equipment

Job description

USD #493 RISE Center - Special Self-Contained Classroom Paraeducator

Starting Date: Immediately

Job ID: 5782164

Posted: Jun 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Purpose:

The job of the Specialized Self-Contained Classroom Paraeducator was established for the purposes of assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of students with significant disabilities in an intensive self-contained classroom in an SEK Interlocal shared program; assisting in implementing plans for health, safety, social/emotional, and academic skills to meet functional and basic needs; providing behavioral interventions; providing information to appropriate school personnel; all under the direct supervision of a certified special education teacher.

The job of the Special Day School Paraeducator was established for the purposes of assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of students with severe social, emotional, and behavioral disabilities in the special day school setting. This position assists in implementing individualized education plans for social/emotional, safety, health, and academic skills to meet the functional and basic needs; implementing behavioral intervention plans, monitoring student behavior, data collection and reporting, providing information to appropriate school personnel, all under the direct supervision of the special education teacher.

Responsible to: Special Education Teacher; District Administration; SEK 637 Administration.

Experience: Job-related experience is desired.

Education/Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must have 48 college hours or qualifying score on Master Teacher Online Exam within the first 90 days of employment, and 20 hours per year of in-service training are required. All para educator positions are considered non-exempt, at-will positions.

Clearances

• Criminal Background check
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in Central Office

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Wages: Based on hourly rate, number of days worked, and completion of required trainings (9-month school calendar)

Additional Trainings: Upon offer of employment, specialized training such as CPI, CPR, behavior management, and other trainings as required based on student needs.

Essential Functions

• Assists students on a daily basis with medical and/or nursing designated procedures (e.g. tube feeding, tracheotomy suctioning, toileting, brief changing, seizure protocol, etc.) as well as addressing personal care needs (e.g. hand washing, nutritional, etc.) and for the purpose of providing appropriate care for medically fragile students.
• Implements behavioral plans daily for students as designed by the IEP team for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education students’ needs and providing a consistent environment under the direction of certified staff.
• Assists students daily with challenging and/or aggressive behaviors.
• Ability to maintain composure and self-regulate in stressful situations when student behavior escalates and/or becomes aggressive.
• Implements education and behavioral programming daily under the supervision of the classroom certified staff for the purpose of developing new skills for students.
• Directly instructs students in a variety of activities in individual and group settings (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc) for the purpose of meeting IEP goals under the direction of certified staff.
• Directly assists students throughout the entirety of their school day within a variety of school environments and/or community environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, fire drills, assemblies, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive environment conducive to learning.
• Adapts and provides accommodations of classroom activities; assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing an opportunity for special education students to actively participate in classroom activities.
• Aids students in and out of classroom (e.g. packing backpacks, note taking, relationship building, field trips, social skills, etc.) for the purpose of providing assistance to students’ needs for functional and social growth.
• Participates in training opportunities (e.g. CPR, education strategies, specific disability education, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring information for the appropriate care for medically fragile students.
• Collaborates with staff for the purpose of providing necessary support and information related to the student’s progress as established in the Individual Education Plan.
• Maintains instructional materials and data sheets for the purpose of ensuring availability of instructional materials and/or providing reliable information regarding student progress under the direction of certified staff.
• Assists in establishing a positive learning environment, and responds to the individual needs of students.
• Ability to work cooperatively and demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with other paras, professionals, community agencies, and other groups.
• Assists in safeguarding confidential information, and observes confidentiality requirements.
• Uses appropriate behavior management techniques to maintain a positive climate for learning.
• Faithful, daily attendance and adherence to work schedules, including assisting students through meal times.
• Observes all district and interlocal policies during activities.
• Restricts cell phone usage to break and lunch times.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the educational team.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills: Adhering to safety practices, operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications, preparing and maintaining accurate records, and using district approved crisis intervention techniques.

Knowledge: Basic math, reading and following instructions, understanding complex, multi-step written and oral instructions; instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; stages of child development/behavior; safe handling of blood-borne pathogens and crisis de-escalation techniques.

Ability: Scheduling activities, collecting data, using basic job-related equipment; flexibility to work with others; working with data utilizing defined and similar processes; operating equipment using standardized methods; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions; and the ability to take constructive criticism.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions frequently require walking, sitting, standing, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and fine finger dexterity. This position may also require some travel, the ability to work indoors/outdoors year around, as well as the ability to work in noisy, stressful, and crowded environments.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $14.50 to $14.90 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Jennifer Thompson, Principal
• USD493- RISE Center
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]