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Soliant Health
Instructional Assistant - Olathe, Kansas
Job Description
Category Schools - Paraprofessional Job Type Contract Step into an engaging contract opportunity as a Virtual Onsite Para Facilitator for the upcoming school year! This role is ideal for a tech-savvy SPED paraprofessional ready to support students' online learning experiences. Based near Olathe, KS, you'll play a pivotal part in connecting SPED students with the technology they need to succeed, serving various schools within the area.
Key Qualifications:
Experience as a school paraprofessional, ideally supporting SPED (Special Education) Confident troubleshooting devices, software, and common connectivity issues Positive communicator who can calmly resolve technical challenges with students and staff Quick to adapt to new tech platforms and troubleshoot on-the-go Comfortable "floating" between school sites as needs arise Collaborative spirit, ensuring strong partnerships with educators and IT teamsPrimary Responsibilities:
Partner with multiple schools to set up and maintain technology for SPED students Guide students in accessing and navigating virtual learning platforms Proactively troubleshoot and resolve basic tech issues—getting students back online quickly and efficiently Maintain clear communication with teachers, staff, and families to report issues and track progress Support overall accessibility, ensuring educational equity for students with special needs This full-time contract runs ASAP through the end of the school year, Monday through Friday, covering 37.5 hours weekly. Compensation aligns with your paraprofessional experience, with rates starting at $24/hr for those with 0-3 years, $28/hr for 4-6 years, and $32/hr for 7+ years. Make a direct impact by helping every student connect and thrive in their learning environment. If you excel with technology and have a passion for supporting special education, upload your resume today and take the next step in your career journey! Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/DisabledCareer Insights for Teacher Assistant
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$33,155 / year median in Kansas
+3% projected growth