Paraeducators play a vital role in our schools and the daily lives of our students. They support and work under the guidance of a licensed teacher to help ensure students can be successful.
The Positive Behavior Support (PBS) paraeducator works with students whose behavior impacts their ability to learn to a significant degree. The goal of the PBS staff is to help the student learn behavioral control strategies that will allow them to participate with their peers as much as possible. The younger the student the more they tend to outwardly display behaviors such as yelling/screaming, putting head down and not responding or even physical aggression. Training is provided to all staff supporting students in these classrooms. This training focuses on de-escalation and emotional regulation.
Perks of Working for Maize
- School schedule – paras work when students are in session along with a couple of additional days
- Holidays off – enjoy a week at Thanksgiving, two weeks around Christmas, and Spring Break
- Paid Leave –12 sick days and 4 personal days a year
- Benefits – working more than 25 hours per week makes you eligible for subsidized health benefits along with a variety of other benefits
- Retirement - employees working more than 630 hours a year participate in the KPERS retirement plan
Successful Candidates
- Pass a background check
- Have a current TB test
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Complete 48 college credits OR have an associate’s degree OR Pass a State approved assessment
- Are strong team players
- Possess basic computer and math skills
- Must enjoy a fast pace environment
- Can spend 80% of their day standing and 20% walking – Time is spent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and using finger dexterity
- Maintain regular and acceptable attendance/punctuality
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Maize USD 266
Job Description
Job Title: Paraeducator - Behavior Support Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Principal Date Revised: December 2023
Primary Purpose:
To provide support to students with significant disabilities, including specific behavior plans, while
documenting, modeling and monitoring students activities across all settings.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification: 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 organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
ability to instruct students and manage their behavior; ability to present information
one-on-one, small group, and large group situations to students.
Experience: None required but preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
● Implements behavioral plans designed by the IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other
special conditions to reinforce learning concepts.
● Models desired behaviors (e.g. conversation, manners, cleaning activities, listening, everyday
interactions, etc.) for students in multiple settings.
● Remains with students at all times ensuring the safety of students, removes students when
necessary, and de-escalating situations outside the classroom.
● Follow de-escalation training at all times which could include restraining students in certain
circumstances (e.g. out of control student, violent student, etc.) to maintain a safe environment.
● Complete all required documents regarding student(s) daily activities (including behaviors) for the
purpose of completing daily logs and student's hourly activities.
● Assist with adapting classroom activities, assignments, and materials to support and reinforce
classroom objectives while working under the direction of the licensed staff member
● Utilizes effective communication skills with a variety of individuals (e.g. supervising instructional staff,
professional support personnel, etc.) supporting the implementation of IEP objectives and evaluation of
student progress.
● Attends assigned meetings to acquire and convey information relative to job functions.
● Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags,
medication, etc.) to meet immediate health care needs while assisting with daily living activities and
behavioral skills.
● Reports incidents for the purpose of maintaining personal safety of students, providing a positive
learning environment, and adhering to State Law and school policies as a mandated reporter.
● Work cooperatively with all staff on various tasks and/or assignments.
● Ability to learn, understand, and reteach appropriate curriculum to meet student needs.
● Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work
unit.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
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Job Description
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.
Motion: Significant pushing/pulling, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping and fine finger
dexterity.
Lifting: Frequent lifting 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 conditions.
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress,
solve problems, make decisions and be flexible
Attendance: Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance/punctuality as required by the Board of
Education policies and regulations.
Clearances: Background check and current TB test. Driver’s License and Evidence of Insurability.
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This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
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