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.

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 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
• Preferred: Complete 48 college credits OR have an associate’s degree OR Pass a State approved assessment (we can help you prepare for the assessment after you are hired)
• 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