Special Education Paraprofessional__ Special Purpose School, Parsons State Hospital

Greenbush – The Southeast Kansas Education Service Center is seeking applications for a Special Education Paraprofessional at the Special Purpose School, Parsons State Hospital.

Anticipated Start Date: 10/01/2025. 

Job Summary: The Paraprofessional is responsible for providing instruction and support to Alternative day school students. The Paraprofessional aids teachers in data collection and record-keeping to ensure student outcomes are met, as well as compiling reports and other clerical duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

A valid driver’s license is required for employment. REAL ID is required if air travel is necessary to complete job duties.

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Must be able to change schedule and daily routines on short notice.

3. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

4. Must have proficient technology skills commonly found in classroom environments.

5. Must be in good standing with partnering district(s) where the program is located.

Preferred:

1. Post-secondary degree and/or relevant certification/licensure.

2. Experience in special education, behavior management, and data collection.

3. Effectively communicate solutions to complex problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions:

1. Reviews, reinforces, and remediates skills previously addressed by a classroom teacher in individual or small group settings for the purpose of facilitating student achievement.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of core curriculum for the purpose of effectively assisting in facilitating student achievement.
3. Reinforces and supports student academic and behavioral plans as designed by the certified teacher for the purpose of developing students’ basic social/interpersonal/academic skills.
4. Facilitate student social integration and increase independence in school.
5. Assists classroom teachers with the preparation of instructional materials.
6. Provides instruction to students utilizing a variety of individual and small group activities under the direction of a teacher or professional staff
7. Responds to emergencies.
8. Monitors individuals and/or groups of students in a variety of settings.
9. Understands and utilizes educational technologies.
10. Performs record-keeping and clerical functions for the purpose of supporting the teacher, assigned certified staff, and/or administrative personnel.

General Responsibilities:

1. Maintain timely documentation.

2. Support the mission, goals, and objectives of the Southeast Kansas Education Service Center (SEKESC).

3. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.

4. Maintain strict confidentiality as outlined by FERPA and HIPAA.

5. Ability to work alone and in groups to provide services.

6. Maintain professional relationships with families.

7. Assume responsibility for individual professional growth by staying current with literature, research, and/or practices.

8. Demonstrate proficiency in the ability to effectively and regularly communicate with other employees of the SEKESC and constituents.

9. Complete all assignments in a timely manner including communication with other staff and families.

10. Follow all safety requirements as directed by the SEKESC.

11. Regular and predictive attendance in the designated work location as determined by the Executive Director designee.

12. Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Lifting to 40 pounds.

2. Manage all job duties with mobility, agility, and dexterity.

3. Sit/stand for long periods.

4. Work in loud/stressful environments.

5. Ability to drive in varying weather and geographical conditions.

6. Being exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.

7. Being exposed to hazardous materials.

8. Being exposed to work settings that offer a risk to personal security and that are not ADA-compliant.

Excellent benefit package:  Supporting employees and their families is important to Greenbush. We provide access to exceptional Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance options for all employees who work 20 hours or more a week. Employees also can participate in flex spending accounts and salary protection programs. Additionally, Greenbush participates in the Kansas Public Retirement System (KPERS) and provides excellent 403b plan options. Greenbush contributes to each and every employee’s retirement plan by matching up to $100 a month for any Greenbush employee that contributes to one of the 403b plans. All employees and their immediate family can also benefit from the personal services available through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Greenbush also offers Student Loan Planning from Certified Financial Planners and Student Loan Professionals for employees and their immediate family members.

Employees are provided with vacation days, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays subject to the length of their contract. Parental Leave is available for FMLA-eligible employees.

In addition to the benefit package, Greenbush recognizes the importance of continued education throughout an employee’s career and offers an Education Reimbursement Plan to support employees in their education endeavors. The plan provides an opportunity for any Greenbush employee working at least 1,004 hours per year to be reimbursed up to $1500 per contract year for tuition costs. Employees of Greenbush meeting the hour requirement can apply to participate in the program by completing the Education Reimbursement Application Form. In addition, Greenbush offers a Professional License Reimbursement Program, which provides full reimbursement for professional licenses with specific Kansas licensing authorities and other appropriate authorities (a complete list can be provided upon request).

For complete benefit package information, direct your questions to the individual listed under the Job Contact Information section.

Greenbush is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, status as a veteran, pregnancy and related conditions, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The company does not provide sponsorship for employment visas (e.g., H-1B visa) for this position.