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

Paras working in the Life Skills program may work with students who have a combination of disabilities that require extensive communication and/or physical and mobility support in order to meaningfully participate in the academic setting.  Students frequently have some degree of physical or neurological disability in which their cognitive involvement requires them to be supported with intense and sustained resources throughout the day.  This is one of the most physically demanding positions.  Lifting/transferring, feeding and toileting are common responsibilities for all staff.  All training is provided and nurses are on staff to delegate responsibilities as well as support the medical needs of student

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

Perks of Working for the Maize Special Education Cooperative

• 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 Leave –12 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