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Kansas Employer Signing Para in Maize, Kansas
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Maize Unified School District 266
Signing Para at ECC/MSE (5418)
JOB POSTING
Job Details
Title Signing Para at ECC/MSE
Posting ID 5418
Description Do you want to make a difference in the life of a student? Our school is seeking caring,
consistent, adult to join our paraeducator team. Paraeducators work closely with teachers to
provide extra support to students in the classrooms and throughout the school environment.
This para will need to sign for students who are deaf/hard of hearing. The position will be at the
Early Childhood Center in the morning and Maize South Elementary in the afternoon.
Perks of Working for Maize USD 266
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
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
A Day in the Life:
Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and materials under the direction of
the licensed staff member for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing
classroom objectives.
Administers a variety of activities (e.g. tests, homework, make-up work, etc.)
and supports teachers in the classroom.
Assists in the implementation of instructional plans designed by the IEP team
for the purpose of presenting and reinforcing learning concepts previously
presented by a licensed staff member.
Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students and helps students
maintain personal hygiene.
Attends a variety of meetings (e.g. staff meetings, in-services, workshops,
etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and conveying information relative to job
functions.
Communicates with a variety of individuals (e.g. supervising instructional
staff, professional support personnel, etc.) for the purpose of implementing
IEP objectives and assisting in evaluating progress.
Maintains instructional materials, files, and records and ensures the
availability of items, providing written references, and recording progress
towards IEP goals and objectives.
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Models desired behaviors (e.g. conversation, manners, cleaning activities,
listening, everyday interactions, etc.) and demonstrates appropriate social
behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.
Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of environments
(e.g. classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, community, etc) supporting a safe and
positive learning environment.
Provides support for classroom teachers (e.g. reinforcing instructional
objectives, implementing IEP plans, etc.) to ensure students success in
school.
Reports incidents (e.g. fights, suspected child abuse, suspected substance abuse,
bullying, etc.) 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.
Responds to emergency situations and resolves immediate safety concerns.
Performs other re lated duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning
of the work unit.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Ability to apply assessment instruments
Ability to operate standard office equipment and software applications
Ability to perform basic math including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or
ratios
Ability to organize