Special Education Paraeducator USD #343 Perry (2026-2027 School Year)
About The Position
The Paraeducator assists teachers in providing quality special education programs. The role helps free teachers from routine tasks by supporting student instruction, interventions, and supervision. The position serves USD #343 Perry-Lecompton for the 2026–2027 school year. The Paraeducator supports students with academic work, interactions, school activities, behavior and assistance plans, and daily living or self-care needs. The role also involves preparing instructional materials, collecting and maintaining student information, assisting with computerized education programs and records, and communicating concerns to supervising teachers or administrators. The employee must follow district and Keystone Learning Services policies, including rules governing student confidentiality.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Skills in maintaining confidentiality and working as part of a team.
- Knowledge of developmental disabilities in children.
- Ability to build good rapport with parents, children, and staff.
- Positive attitude toward individuals with disabilities and willingness to accept individual differences in children.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic across units of measure.
- Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
- Evidence of the ability to collaborate and work with a diverse customer base.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of related experience, especially working with children, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist students with activities planned and initiated by the teacher.
- Provide individual assistance with academic tasks, interactions with other students, and other school activities.
- Supervise students in general education classrooms, resource rooms, playgrounds, lunchrooms, bathrooms, and other school or community environments.
- Carry out behavior intervention plans and student assistance plans developed by supervising teachers or the IEP team.
- Assist in preparing instructional materials.
- Collect student performance data as directed by teachers.
- Keep records as directed by teachers.
- Assist with entering data into computerized education programs and records.
- Assist students with daily living skills and self-care as needed.
- Report problems or questions regarding assigned students and their educational programs to supervising teachers or administrators.
- Follow assigned school district and Keystone Learning Services policies and regulations.
- Follow policies and regulations regarding the confidentiality of student information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
