at Maize USD 266 in Maize, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Primary Purpose:
Provide support to students with disabilies through instruconal support, modeling, monitoring and
documenng student acvies across all instruconal sengs.
Qualificaons:
Educaon/Cerficaon: High school diploma (or equivalent) required.
All Elementary paraeducators must be Highly Qualified (48+ college hours Or college
degree Or take/pass Highly Qualified Assessment).
Special Knowledge/Skills: Excellent organizaonal, communicaon, and interpersonal skills;
ability to instruct students and manage their behavior; ability to present informaon
one-on-one, small group, and large group situaons to students.
Experience: None required but preferred
Major Responsibilies and Dues:
● Provides academic support to students (e.g. reading, wring, verbal skills, etc.) and supports the
implementaon of IEP goals, assisng in adapng student needs into mainstream classrooms,
and ensuring student success.
● Assist with adapng classroom acvies, assignments, and materials to support and reinforce
classroom objecves while working under the direcon of the licensed staff member.
● Ulizes effecve communicaon skills with a variety of individuals (e.g. supervising instruconal
staff, professional support personnel, etc.) supporng the implementaon of IEP objecves and
evaluaon of student progress.
● Aends assigned meengs to acquire and convey informaon relave to job funcons.
● Complete documents regarding student(s) daily acvies for the purpose of compleng daily
logs and student's hourly acvies.
● Models desired behaviors (e.g. conversaon, manners, cleaning acvies, listening, everyday
interacons, etc.) for students in mulple sengs.
● Implements behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders or
other special condions to reinforce learning concepts.
● Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy
bags, medicaon, etc.) to meet immediate health care needs while assisng with daily living
acvies and behavioral skills.
● Remains with students at all mes ensuring the safety of students, removes students when
necessary, and de-escalang situaons outside the classroom.
● Reports incidents for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a posive
learning environment, and adhering to State Law and school policies as a mandated reporter.
● Work cooperavely with all staff on various tasks and/or assignments.
● Ability to learn, understand, and reteach appropriate curriculum to meet student needs.
● Performs other related dues as assigned to ensure the efficient and effecve funconing of the
work unit.
Supervisory Responsibilies: None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and phone,
standard classroom technology including computers and peripherals.
Posture: Prolonged standing, frequent walking.
Moon: Significant pushing/pulling, kneeling/squang, bending/stooping and fine finger
dexterity.
Liing: Frequent liing and carrying (up to 75 pounds),
Environment: Primarily indoors; some outdoor student supervision. Risk for exposure to injury
and/or illness in some varying atmospheric condions.
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interrupons, maintain emoonal control under stress,
solve problems, make decisions and be flexible
Aendance: Must maintain regular and acceptable aendance/punctuality as required by the Board of
Educaon policies and regulaons.
Clearances: Background check and current TB test
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