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Kansas Employer Student Support General Education Paraeducator in Maize, Kansas
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Maize Unified School District 266
Student Support General Education Paraeducator at MCE (4943)
JOB POSTING
Job Details
Title Student Support General Education Paraeducator at MCE
Posting ID 4943
Description The Student Support Paraprofessional assists teachers in providing support for students who
have social-emotional/behavioral needs during instructional and non-instructional activities, in
order to ensure personal, social, and academic success and a safe learning environment for all
students.
A Day in the Life
Re-teaches and helps students review social-emotional lessons and/or instruction from
other academic areas as needed.
Utilizes positive behavior supports to assist in the prevention of and response to acute
student behaviors.
Utilizes appropriate strategies to assist in de-escalating student behaviors as needed.
Utilizes Emergency Safety Interventions (seclusion and/or restraints) if there is an
immediate danger of physical harm to a student or adult.
Assists substitute teachers with classroom arrangement, procedures, and routines in the
absence of the regular classroom teacher.
Administers appropriate assessments for the purpose of evaluating students progress.
Provides one-on-one and/or small-group support to students, at least 70% of the work
day.
Assists in preparing materials for students as requested by supervisors.
Grades student work for the purpose of assessing students progress.
Assists with the continuation of learning during times when the teacher is unavailable,
providing appropriate support and instructional guidance. (This position is not licenses so
para cannot serve as teacher.)
Supervises groups of students during non-instructional times in order to ensure their
safety.
Maintains confidentiality as appropriate in order to comply with district, state and federal
laws.
Performs other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the safe, effective, and
efficient functioning of the school.
Other Functions
Assists with supervision of students during emergency drills in order to ensure student
safety.
Participates in professional development activities in order to be competent when
supporting students.
Assists with special projects as requested by the classroom teacher and/or Supervisor.
Profile of a Successful Candidate
Patience to work with a diverse group of students.
Ability to understand and follow directions/requests.
Basic technology skills.
Basic academic skills.
Education, Certification
High school diploma
Passing score on ParaPro Assessment OR 48 successful completion of college credits
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Experience
Previous work with children recommended.
Physical Demands, Working Environment
Generally the job requires 40% sitting, 30% standing, 15% walking, and 5% kneeling,
stooping, crouching, lifting, and carrying.
Exposed to a variety of weather conditions while supervising recess.
Attendance Requirements
Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance/punctuality as required.
Shift Type Full-Time
Salary Range \$12.75 / Per Hour
Location Maize Central Elementary
Applications Accepted
Start Date 04/01/2024
Job Contact
Name Brenda Pfeifer Title Assistant Principal
Email bpfeifer@usd266.com Phone