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Do you want to make a difference in the life of a student? We are seeking caring, consistent, adults to join our paraeducator team. Paraeducators work closely with teachers to provide extra support to students in the classrooms and throughout the school environment.

There are several different opportunities for paraeducators across the district. If you apply for this posting, all principals will be able to see your application. Within the application, you can tell us a bit more about which students you would like to work with. During the interview process, principals provide additional details about what a typical day looks like.

Full-time and part-time positions available. Work a couple of days a week or work all of them.

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 Leave12 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

Successful Candidates

• Pass a background check
• Have a current TB test
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• 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
• Elementary Level Paras Only - Complete 48 college credits OR have an associates degree OR Pass a State approved assessment (we can help you prepare for the assessment after you are hired)