Paraeducator - FAA (MSHS)

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13582377Do you want to make a difference in the life of a student? Our school isseeking caring, consistent, adults to join our paraeducator team.Paraeducators work closely with teachers to provide extra support tostudents.Paras working with our****Functional Applied Academics(FAA)****classroom may work with students who have a cognitivedisability, a traumatic brain injury, other health impairment, or somecombination of disabilities that limit their ability to complete theK-12 general curriculum without significant modifications. The academicemphasis for students supported in FAA is on academic skills that willcontribute to their independence in work, recreation, and living aftergraduation. Paraeducator responsibilities could include providingacademic accommodations as well as social emotional or physical supportdepending on the individual student needs. Some form of toileting isvery common with younger students. Toileting needs tend to decrease asstudents are older but may still exist. All health and safetyprecautions are followed.(starts at \$15.00/hr)****Perks of Working for Maize USD 266**** ****School schedule**** paras work when students are in sessionalong with a couple of additional days ****Holidays off**** enjoy a week at Thanksgiving, two weeks aroundChristmas, and Spring Break ****Paid Leave****12 sick days and 4 personal days a year ****Benefits**** working more than 25 hours per week makes youeligible for subsidized health benefits along with a variety ofOther Benefits ****Retirement****- employees working more than 630 hours a yearparticipate 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 associates degree OR Passa****[****State approvedassessment****](https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Division-of-Learning-Services/Early-Childhood-Special-Education-and-Title-Services/Title-Services/Federal-Programs/Title-I-Part-A/Paraprofessional) 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 spentlifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching,crawling, and using finger dexterity Maintain regular and acceptable attendance/punctuality