Special Education Paraprofessional (#865) Hays Middle School
About The Position
The Special Education Paraprofessional works at Hays Middle School under the direct supervision of a certified staff member. The role assists certified professional staff with students in the classroom to help meet instructional goals and objectives. The position is part-time, working 5 hours and 45 minutes per day, Monday through Friday when school is in session. Starting pay is $15.04 per hour. Hays School District serves about 3,000 students across a high school, middle school, four elementary schools, and an alternative school. USD 489 describes its staff as leaders in educational excellence and notes community support for its programs, including special education and early childhood services. District technology supplements instruction; the student-to-computer ratio is 1:1 at Hays High and the middle schools and 2:1 at elementary schools.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.
- Ability to perform basic 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 to reinforce job-related skills.
- Assist with record-keeping to document student learning and performance.
- Construct, copy, distribute, and use educational materials as needed.
- Assist students with disabilities with activities of daily living to maximize their ability to participate in work-based 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.
Benefits
- 100% district-paid basic life insurance policy ($10,000).
- Voluntary life insurance.
- KPERS—State of Kansas retirement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
