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Paraeducator (Flexible Hours)

City Manhattan
State Kansas
Schedule Full-Time
Company Name Manhattan-Ogden USD 383

Job Description

Job Title: Paraeducator

 

Job Brief:  

  • We are looking for people who enjoy being a part of a school community and are able to implement educational programs for students with special needs. Your responsibilities will include reinforcing learning for students, providing positive behavior support, and implementing lesson plans to help students with disabilities. Our district is looking for creative problem-solvers who are good teammates and enjoy working with students from diverse backgrounds. We strive to work as a team to help students meet their full potential through the implementation of dynamic educational programs. This is an ideal opportunity for retirees, veterans, students, and people needing a flexible schedule. Full-time and part-time job opportunities are available.

Location: Various school locations through Manhattan and Ogden.

Hours Per Day:

  • Times may vary depending on the building assignment. 
  • Flexible hours depending on availability. 
  • Average work day = 7.5 hours. 

Days Per Year:

  • Positions available during the regular school year.
  • Options for summer employment. 

Benefits:  

  • Vision and dental insurance are available for employees working 17.5hours/week. 
  • Health is available for employees working at least 30+/week with a value of district contributions of $7,788 per year. 
  • Retirement Plan options available for employees working at least 17.5 hours/week. 
  • Short-term disability available for employees working at least 17.5 hours/week. 
  • Employee Assistance Program. 
  • Additional Benefits Available- Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, and Stroke Insurance. 
  • Paid sick and personal leave. 

Reports To: Case Manager/Principal. 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About Us:

  • The mission of Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is to prepare all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens. Our vision is to be nationally recognized for the breadth and depth of success attained by all students.USD 383 serves 7,00 students from early learning through grade 12. We have 1,800 employees.
  • As an equal opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.We believe there is a long-term advantage to a team that reflects the diversity of our students, families and staff.
  • The Board of Education shall hire all employees based on ability and the needs of the district. Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies concerning hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual’s race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or age.
  • This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED. 
     
  • Successfully passing the Master Teacher Para Assessment test OR a minimum requirement of 48 college hours. 
     
  • CPR and First Aid certificates highly recommended. 
     
  • All USD 383 employees must pass a background check.

Job Responsibilities

Job Duties:

  • Support student’s Individual Education Plan (collect data, observations, etc.) 
  • Assist or directly carry out educational activities designed by the educator. 
  • Independently instruct students in all subject areas. 
  • Work with individual students, small groups, or the entire class at the discretion of the educator. 
  • Prepare materials for individual students. 
  • Perform assigned lunch/recess/bus duties including supervise cafeteria and playground, and supervise student’s pre and post boarding of buses. 
  • Support students who may need assistance with personal care. 
  • Attend in-service training (minimum of 20 hours of approved training is required and provided by USD 383). 
  • Respect the confidentiality and privacy of all students, parents, and staff members. 
  • Other duties as assigned by educator.

Salary/Pay

Salary:

  • $11.50 – 14.50/hour. 
  • Paraeducators assigned to district level programs are paid an additional $1/hour.

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