Job Details

Do you want to make a difference in the life of a student? Our school is seeking caring, consistent, adults to join our paraeducator team. Our Student Support Para works specifically with students on social-emotional and behavior regulation skills. They work under the guidance of the school counselors and classroom teachers.

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

• 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