Ottawa USD 290 Hiring for Part-Time Paraprofessional at Ottawa Full Time

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Position Title: Part-Time Paraprofessional

Reports to: Supervising Teacher, Principal, and/or Director of Special Education

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Supervising Teacher, Building Principal, and/or the Director of Special Education, the Paraprofessional is an educational worker who performs many duties both individually with students and organizationally in the classroom. They may work closely with teachers on general classroom lessons or activities, or one-on-one with students who have special needs or disabilities. The Paraprofessional is essential to the learning experience, often being called upon to assist with the teaching of new concepts or translate information to help students better understand.

KPERS participation for this position is mandatory.

How to Apply: www.usd290.org

Base Rate: $11.00 per hour depending on education & experience

Hours: Generally, 20 Hours per week as scheduled,

Monday-Friday while school in session

Date to Close: Open Until Filled

Questions regarding this job posting shall be directed to the Human Resources Department at 785-229-8010, Ext. 1020 or via e-mail at [email protected].

Additional Information:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, and handle other tasks as assigned.

Ability to assist in the instruction and supervision of students, assist with remedial work, and tutor students as directed.

Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to perform at an acceptable level within six (6) months of being awarded the position.

Background screenings and TB tests required for all potential candidates.

Anyone with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at 785-229-8010, Ext. 1020 at least two (2) days prior to the scheduled test or interview.

Duties listed on the job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. Omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the agreement and is subject to changes as the District’s needs and requirements of change.

USD290 is an At-Will employer.

USD290 is an Equal employment Opportunity Employer.