USD 506 Labette County

Job Posting for the 2025-26 School Year

POSITION TITLE: Para

SCHOOL: Bartlett

SALARY RANGE: As established by the Board of Education

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

CONTRACT LENGTH: Initial contract shall be for the 2025-26 school year

POSITION SUMMARY: The para-professional assists the instructor in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.  To accomplish these tasks, the Classroom Para-Professional works closely with the staff and administration of USD 506.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Assist in facilitating the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
• Assist in establishing a positive learning environment, and respond to the individual needs of students.
• Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with members of the school district and community.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Appropriately operate all classroom equipment.
• Support the value of an education.
• Support the philosophy and mission of USD 506.
• Assist in the instruction and supervision of students as directed, including but not limited to the following:
  • Enhancement
  • Remediation
  • Tutoring
  • Small group instruction
  • Whole class (if para is a certified teacher)
• Monitor student progress as directed.
• Grade papers and assist with record keeping as directed.
• Prepare instructional materials and supplies for use as directed.
• Attend staffings and general staff meetings as directed and assist with planning of specific individual instruction.
• Assist in the maintenance and inventory of materials.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• See that district polices are observed during all activities.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and techniques.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Other duties as assigned by the Instructor, Principal, or other Administrative Staff.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have completed two years of study at an institution of higher education; Obtained an Associate’s (or higher) degree; OR be able to demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Be flexible, positive, and proactive in the ability to manage multiple assignments.
• The ability to effectively communicate (verbally, electronically and in writing) with students, faculty, administration, and parents.
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the District Office (after employment offer is made).
• Desire to continue career improvement.

CLOSING DATE: Until filled

It is the policy of Labette County Unified School District No. 506 to follow employment practices which consider only qualifications of the applicant for a position, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, ancestry, or national origin.