Special Education Paraeducator USD #343 Perry (2026-2027 School Year)

About the role

The Paraeducator assists teachers in providing appropriate special education programs by freeing the teacher from routine tasks through support in student instruction, interventions, and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in performing activities planned and initiated by the teacher.
• Provide individual assistance with academic tasks, interactions with other students, and other school activities.
• Supervise students in general education classrooms, resource rooms, playgrounds, lunchrooms, bathrooms, and other school or community environments.
• Carry out behavior intervention plans or student assistance plans developed by supervising teachers or the IEP team.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials.
• Collect student performance data as directed by teachers.
• Keep records and enter data for computerized education programs as directed.
• Assist students with daily living skills and self-care as needed.
• Report problems or questions regarding assigned students and their educational programs to supervising teachers or administrators.
• Follow all policies and regulations of the assigned school district and Keystone Learning Services, including confidentiality of student information.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (required).
• Evidence of the ability to collaborate and work with a diverse customer base.
• Preferred two years of related experience, especially with children.

Skills

• Skills in maintaining confidentiality and working as part of a team.
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities in children.
• Ability to build rapport with parents, children, and staff.
• Positive attitude regarding individuals with disabilities and acceptance of individual differences in children.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Work Environment

The role requires occasional physical demands, including lifting and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. The employee may need to stand for extended periods, walk extended distances (e.g., field trips), and use hands to handle objects or tools. The job involves approximately 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing and is performed in a generally hazard-free environment.