HGS Paraprofessional

HGS Paraprofessional

HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS USD 312

Haven Grade School - Haven, Kansas This job is also posted in

HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS USD 312

Job Details

Job ID:

5728348

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 18, 2026 Job Description

Summary:

The instructional paraprofessional assists the instructor in creating a positive learning environment to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.

Qualifications/Education:

High School diploma or equivalent Good verbal and written communication skills Must be neat, responsible, and dependable Be sensitive to the needs of students and able to relate well to students and staff

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Essential Functions:

Assist in facilitating the personal, social, and intellectual development of students Establish a positive and safe learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students Provide, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives and ensuring students' success in school Utilize time constructively and effectively Maintain confidentiality regarding student and staff information Display tolerance and understanding of all children Adapt to new situations and react to change productively Serve as a role model for children Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments Regular onsite attendance and give adequate notice of absences by reporting to proper supervisor

General Responsibilities:

Display fairness and impartiality to all students Display consistent ability to positively motivate student Display punctuality and dependability Interact in a professional manner with all staff Communicate with students clearly, accurately, and consistently Carry out instruction related to methods or techniques to be used with students Display good judgement in a decision making situation Perform other duties as assigned by the instructor or principal

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

Requires prolonged standing and/or sitting Requires stooping, bending, lifting, and reaching Must work in noisy and crowded environments depending on outside variables with numerous interruptions Requires regular attendance and physical presence at the job sites

Terms of Employment:

The paraprofessional is assigned to work 7 hours per day as assigned by supervisor while school is in session and students are present. Any other work days will need to receive prior approval from administrator.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board of Education's policy concerning evaluation of classified personnel.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements