Special Education Paraprofessional Coop (#2876) - WeKan Center
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, the Special Education Paraprofessional assists certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives. The position supports students with special needs in classroom instruction and activities of daily living to maximize inclusion, learning, participation, and achievement of IEP objectives. The role works 3.36 hours per day, Monday through Friday, when school is in session, and pays $16.04 per hour. It is a non-KPERS-eligible position. A satisfactory criminal background check is required before the first day of employment. The position works in standard office and school building environments and may involve working outdoors during student activities. Travel between schools or between schools and central offices may be required for certain positions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Satisfactory criminal background check before the first day of employment.
- Ability to carry out written or oral instructions.
- Ability to perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
- Ability to understand, apply, and use personal computers and software applications such as Word and Excel.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
- Ability to establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needs.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others encountered at work.
- Ability to report work orally or in writing to a supervisor as required.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working with children with special needs is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Assist and guide students in reading, language arts, mathematics, and other skills.
- Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
- Assist professional staff with administering and correcting classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
- Help prepare classrooms and apply strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
- Assist with record-keeping to document student learning and performance.
- Support classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, maintain a safe and orderly classroom, and keep students on task.
- Accompany students on field trips to assist with supervision.
- Construct, copy, distribute, and use educational materials as needed.
- Assist students with special needs in classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, and related outcomes.
- Assist students with disabilities with activities of daily living to maximize participation in school or learning activities.
- Follow applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations for assisting all students, including students with disabilities or other special needs.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
