What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classroom Paraeducator position at Educate Kansas?
Reno County Education Cooperative USD 610
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Paraeducators are a critical team member providing assistance in instruction and other direct services to students to help ensure a positive, safe, and supportive learning community. Our success as an organization, and student's success as they prepare for life after high school, is highly influenced by paraprofessionals.
Reno County Education Cooperative paraeducators work in locations all across Reno County, including:
- USD 309 - Nickerson / South Hutchinson
- USD 310 - Fairfield
- USD 311 - Pretty Prairie
- USD 312 - Haven
- USD 313 - Buhler
- Early Education Center - Hutchinson
- Transitional Learning Center - Hutchinson
An RCEC Paraeducator generally assists the assigned students under the supervision and guidance of the teacher with:
- Implementing modifications and supports defined in the student's Individual Education Program (IEP).
- Instructional support.
- Group and individual activities and projects.
- Planning and organizing learning experiences.
- Monitoring behavior, health, or physical needs of students.
- Data collection and record-keeping.
- Personal care and sanitary needs.
- Timely and consistent communication and mobility assistance.
Qualifications
- Understanding and compassion for all children.
- Professional initiative, to problem-solve and take over when needed.
- Creativity for positive input into the program.
- Adaptability for all new situations and programs.
- Maintain confidentiality with all information about children and families.
- Good judgment in unpredictable situations throughout the day.
- Courtesy and tact with all other personnel.
- Dependability with regular attendance and punctuality.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Reliable transportation to the job site
- Must consent to a background check
Benefits Information
Up to 10 days PTO per year
Fringe benefits include district contribution to health insurance premium
Available health, dental, and vision insurance as well as other fringe benefit products
KPERS-eligible
Salary Information
Base rate - $13.25 / hr
Consideration given for relevant experience in education and related fields (health care, counseling, social work, mental health support, social services, and more)
Consideration given for completed college hours, completed certificates and degrees, and professional licensure
Employer Information
Reno County Education Cooperative (RCEC) is a progressive, team oriented interlocal providing special education services to students in the school districts of Buhler, Nickerson-South Hutchinson, Haven, Fairfield and Pretty Prairie. The RCEC office is located in Hutchinson, Kansas which is in the south-central part of the state. RCEC serves students from birth to 21 by providing both direct and indirect educational services. RCEC offers a continuum of educational services and partners with other school districts for early childhood programming and alternative education. RCEC employs over 250 licensed staff and paraeducators. RCEC offers competitive salaries and health benefits, tuition reimbursement for qualified applicants, and district-sponsored professional development.
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